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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,127.59, 25,016.07 and 10,579.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,127.59, 25,016.07 and 10,579.11 is: 14,599.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,127.59 : 25,016.07 = 10,579.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,127.59/25,016.07 = 10,579.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,127.59x = 25,016.07 × 10,579.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,127.59x = 264,647,756.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,647,756.30/18,127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,599.17

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