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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,548.57, 25,592.97 and 10,991.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,548.57, 25,592.97 and 10,991.13 is: 15,165.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,548.57 : 25,592.97 = 10,991.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,548.57/25,592.97 = 10,991.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,548.57x = 25,592.97 × 10,991.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,548.57x = 281,295,660.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,295,660.36/18,548.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,165.36

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