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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,563.72, 25,619.10 and 10,180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,563.72, 25,619.10 and 10,180.22 is: 14,049.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,563.72 : 25,619.10 = 10,180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,563.72/25,619.10 = 10,180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,563.72x = 25,619.10 × 10,180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,563.72x = 260,808,074.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,808,074.20/18,563.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,049.34

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