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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,525.88, 25,565.66 and 10,027.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,525.88, 25,565.66 and 10,027.99 is: 13,838.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,525.88 : 25,565.66 = 10,027.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,525.88/25,565.66 = 10,027.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,525.88x = 25,565.66 × 10,027.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,525.88x = 256,372,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,372,208.60/18,525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,838.60

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