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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,179.51, 25,088.09 and 10,626.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,179.51, 25,088.09 and 10,626.16 is: 14,664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,179.51 : 25,088.09 = 10,626.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,179.51/25,088.09 = 10,626.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,179.51x = 25,088.09 × 10,626.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,179.51x = 266,589,942.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,589,942.58/18,179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,664.31

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