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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,562.72, 25,616.68 and 10,179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,562.72, 25,616.68 and 10,179.28 is: 14,047.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,562.72 : 25,616.68 = 10,179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,562.72/25,616.68 = 10,179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,562.72x = 25,616.68 × 10,179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,562.72x = 260,759,358.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,759,358.39/18,562.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,047.48

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