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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552.57, 25,591.32 and 10,996.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552.57, 25,591.32 and 10,996.49 is: 15,168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552.57 : 25,591.32 = 10,996.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552.57/25,591.32 = 10,996.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552.57x = 25,591.32 × 10,996.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552.57x = 281,414,566.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,414,566.51/18,552.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,168.50

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