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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,547.32, 25,590.72 and 10,995.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,547.32, 25,590.72 and 10,995.42 is: 15,170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,547.32 : 25,590.72 = 10,995.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,547.32/25,590.72 = 10,995.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,547.32x = 25,590.72 × 10,995.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,547.32x = 281,380,714.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,380,714.50/18,547.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,170.96

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