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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,128.88, 25,016.19 and 10,575.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,128.88, 25,016.19 and 10,575.86 is: 14,593.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,128.88 : 25,016.19 = 10,575.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,128.88/25,016.19 = 10,575.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,128.88x = 25,016.19 × 10,575.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,128.88x = 264,567,598.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,567,598.09/18,128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,593.71

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