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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,122.38, 25,008.95 and 10,573.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,122.38, 25,008.95 and 10,573.92 is: 14,592.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,122.38 : 25,008.95 = 10,573.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,122.38/25,008.95 = 10,573.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,122.38x = 25,008.95 × 10,573.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,122.38x = 264,442,583.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,442,583.71/18,122.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,592.05

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