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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.65, 25,162.47 and 10,578.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.65, 25,162.47 and 10,578.41 is: 14,598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.65 : 25,162.47 = 10,578.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.65/25,162.47 = 10,578.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.65x = 25,162.47 × 10,578.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.65x = 266,178,745.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,178,745.57/18,233.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,598.22

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