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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,527.52, 25,567.83 and 10,029.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,527.52, 25,567.83 and 10,029.47 is: 13,840.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,527.52 : 25,567.83 = 10,029.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,527.52/25,567.83 = 10,029.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,527.52x = 25,567.83 × 10,029.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,527.52x = 256,431,714.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,431,714.38/18,527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,840.58

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