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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,137.34, 25,027.08 and 10,586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,137.34, 25,027.08 and 10,586.28 is: 14,607.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,137.34 : 25,027.08 = 10,586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,137.34/25,027.08 = 10,586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,137.34x = 25,027.08 × 10,586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,137.34x = 264,943,676.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,943,676.46/18,137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,607.64

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