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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,563.88, 25,619.37 and 10,180.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,563.88, 25,619.37 and 10,180.38 is: 14,049.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,563.88 : 25,619.37 = 10,180.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,563.88/25,619.37 = 10,180.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,563.88x = 25,619.37 × 10,180.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,563.88x = 260,814,921.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,814,921.96/18,563.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,049.59

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