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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,529.97, 25,571.32 and 10,032.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,529.97, 25,571.32 and 10,032.05 is: 13,844.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,529.97 : 25,571.32 = 10,032.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,529.97/25,571.32 = 10,032.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,529.97x = 25,571.32 × 10,032.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,529.97x = 256,532,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,532,760.81/18,529.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,844.21

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