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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,512.06, 25,547.28 and 10,128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,512.06, 25,547.28 and 10,128.56 is: 13,977.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512.06 : 25,547.28 = 10,128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512.06/25,547.28 = 10,128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512.06x = 25,547.28 × 10,128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512.06x = 258,757,158.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,757,158.32/18,512.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,977.76

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