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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,529.76, 25,570.86 and 10,146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,529.76, 25,570.86 and 10,146.26 is: 14,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,529.76 : 25,570.86 = 10,146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,529.76/25,570.86 = 10,146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,529.76x = 25,570.86 × 10,146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,529.76x = 259,448,593.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,448,593.98/18,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,001.72

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