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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,162.51, 25,073.60 and 12,563.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,162.51, 25,073.60 and 12,563.79 is: 17,344.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,162.51 : 25,073.60 = 12,563.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,162.51/25,073.60 = 12,563.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,162.51x = 25,073.60 × 12,563.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,162.51x = 315,019,382.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,019,382.13/18,162.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,344.48

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