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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,511.28, 25,545.54 and 10,127.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,511.28, 25,545.54 and 10,127.78 is: 13,976.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,511.28 : 25,545.54 = 10,127.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,511.28/25,545.54 = 10,127.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,511.28x = 25,545.54 × 10,127.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,511.28x = 258,719,609.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,719,609.10/18,511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,976.32

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