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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,563.75, 25,617.98 and 10,180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,563.75, 25,617.98 and 10,180.43 is: 14,049.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,563.75 : 25,617.98 = 10,180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,563.75/25,617.98 = 10,180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,563.75x = 25,617.98 × 10,180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,563.75x = 260,802,052.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,802,052.13/18,563.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,049.00

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