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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,563.73, 25,618.19 and 10,180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,563.73, 25,618.19 and 10,180.77 is: 14,049.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,563.73 : 25,618.19 = 10,180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,563.73/25,618.19 = 10,180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,563.73x = 25,618.19 × 10,180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,563.73x = 260,812,849.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,812,849.30/18,563.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,049.59

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