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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,563.28, 25,617.36 and 10,179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,563.28, 25,617.36 and 10,179.84 is: 14,048.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,563.28 : 25,617.36 = 10,179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,563.28/25,617.36 = 10,179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,563.28x = 25,617.36 × 10,179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,563.28x = 260,780,626.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,780,626.02/18,563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,048.20

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