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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,589.52, 25,653.72 and 10,091.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,589.52, 25,653.72 and 10,091.71 is: 13,926.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,589.52 : 25,653.72 = 10,091.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,589.52/25,653.72 = 10,091.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,589.52x = 25,653.72 × 10,091.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,589.52x = 258,889,902.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,889,902.66/18,589.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,926.66

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