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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,563.88, 25,618.74 and 10,181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,563.88, 25,618.74 and 10,181.16 is: 14,050.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,563.88 : 25,618.74 = 10,181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,563.88/25,618.74 = 10,181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,563.88x = 25,618.74 × 10,181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,563.88x = 260,828,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,828,490.94/18,563.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,050.32

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