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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,558.72, 25,611.16 and 10,175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,558.72, 25,611.16 and 10,175.28 is: 14,041.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,558.72 : 25,611.16 = 10,175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,558.72/25,611.16 = 10,175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,558.72x = 25,611.16 × 10,175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,558.72x = 260,600,724.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,600,724.12/18,558.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,041.96

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