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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228.55, 25,154.94 and 10,573.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228.55, 25,154.94 and 10,573.18 is: 14,590.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228.55 : 25,154.94 = 10,573.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228.55/25,154.94 = 10,573.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228.55x = 25,154.94 × 10,573.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228.55x = 265,967,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,967,652.72/18,228.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,590.72

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