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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,528.76, 25,569.43 and 10,145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,528.76, 25,569.43 and 10,145.26 is: 14,000.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,528.76 : 25,569.43 = 10,145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,528.76/25,569.43 = 10,145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,528.76x = 25,569.43 × 10,145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,528.76x = 259,408,515.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,408,515.40/18,528.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,000.32

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