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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,525.48, 25,565.20 and 10,567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,525.48, 25,565.20 and 10,567.50 is: 14,583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,525.48 : 25,565.20 = 10,567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,525.48/25,565.20 = 10,567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,525.48x = 25,565.20 × 10,567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,525.48x = 270,160,251
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,160,251/18,525.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,583.17

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