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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,562.13, 25,616.96 and 10,178.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,562.13, 25,616.96 and 10,178.63 is: 14,047.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,562.13 : 25,616.96 = 10,178.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,562.13/25,616.96 = 10,178.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,562.13x = 25,616.96 × 10,178.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,562.13x = 260,745,378.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,745,378.59/18,562.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,047.17

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