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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,563.38, 25,618.68 and 10,179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,563.38, 25,618.68 and 10,179.88 is: 14,048.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,563.38 : 25,618.68 = 10,179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,563.38/25,618.68 = 10,179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,563.38x = 25,618.68 × 10,179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,563.38x = 260,795,088.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,795,088.16/18,563.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,048.90

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