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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,122.66, 25,008.97 and 10,573.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,122.66, 25,008.97 and 10,573.38 is: 14,591.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,122.66 : 25,008.97 = 10,573.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,122.66/25,008.97 = 10,573.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,122.66x = 25,008.97 × 10,573.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,122.66x = 264,429,343.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,429,343.22/18,122.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,591.09

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