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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,525.78, 25,565.58 and 10,142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,525.78, 25,565.58 and 10,142.28 is: 13,996.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,525.78 : 25,565.58 = 10,142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,525.78/25,565.58 = 10,142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,525.78x = 25,565.58 × 10,142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,525.78x = 259,293,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,293,270.72/18,525.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,996.35

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