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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,549.82, 25,594.16 and 10,997.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,549.82, 25,594.16 and 10,997.92 is: 15,174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,549.82 : 25,594.16 = 10,997.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,549.82/25,594.16 = 10,997.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,549.82x = 25,594.16 × 10,997.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,549.82x = 281,482,524.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,482,524.15/18,549.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,174.41

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