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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,562.50, 25,616.25 and 10,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,562.50, 25,616.25 and 10,179 is: 14,047.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,562.50 : 25,616.25 = 10,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,562.50/25,616.25 = 10,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,562.50x = 25,616.25 × 10,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,562.50x = 260,747,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,747,808.75/18,562.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,047.02

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