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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,563.52, 25,617.37 and 10,065.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,563.52, 25,617.37 and 10,065.48 is: 13,890.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,563.52 : 25,617.37 = 10,065.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,563.52/25,617.37 = 10,065.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,563.52x = 25,617.37 × 10,065.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,563.52x = 257,851,125.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,851,125.39/18,563.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,890.21

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