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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,512.78, 25,547.61 and 10,129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,512.78, 25,547.61 and 10,129.28 is: 13,978.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512.78 : 25,547.61 = 10,129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512.78/25,547.61 = 10,129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512.78x = 25,547.61 × 10,129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512.78x = 258,778,895.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,778,895.02/18,512.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,978.39

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