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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,546.91, 25,594.73 and 10,163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,546.91, 25,594.73 and 10,163.23 is: 14,025.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,546.91 : 25,594.73 = 10,163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,546.91/25,594.73 = 10,163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,546.91x = 25,594.73 × 10,163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,546.91x = 260,125,127.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,125,127.78/18,546.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,025.25

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