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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,511.68, 25,546.32 and 10,128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,511.68, 25,546.32 and 10,128 is: 13,976.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,511.68 : 25,546.32 = 10,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,511.68/25,546.32 = 10,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,511.68x = 25,546.32 × 10,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,511.68x = 258,733,128.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,733,128.96/18,511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,976.75

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