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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,525.72, 25,565.28 and 10,027.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,525.72, 25,565.28 and 10,027.65 is: 13,838.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,525.72 : 25,565.28 = 10,027.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,525.72/25,565.28 = 10,027.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,525.72x = 25,565.28 × 10,027.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,525.72x = 256,359,679.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,359,679.99/18,525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,838.04

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