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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,563.63, 25,618.41 and 10,180.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,563.63, 25,618.41 and 10,180.13 is: 14,048.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,563.63 : 25,618.41 = 10,180.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,563.63/25,618.41 = 10,180.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,563.63x = 25,618.41 × 10,180.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,563.63x = 260,798,616.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,798,616.10/18,563.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,048.91

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