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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,127.84, 25,005.95 and 10,573.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,127.84, 25,005.95 and 10,573.46 is: 14,585.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,127.84 : 25,005.95 = 10,573.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,127.84/25,005.95 = 10,573.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,127.84x = 25,005.95 × 10,573.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,127.84x = 264,399,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,399,482.55/18,127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,585.27

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