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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,529.29, 25,568.80 and 10,974.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,529.29, 25,568.80 and 10,974.29 is: 15,143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,529.29 : 25,568.80 = 10,974.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,529.29/25,568.80 = 10,974.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,529.29x = 25,568.80 × 10,974.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,529.29x = 280,599,270.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,599,270.87/18,529.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,143.55

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