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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,564.09, 25,617.38 and 10,180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,564.09, 25,617.38 and 10,180.59 is: 14,048.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,564.09 : 25,617.38 = 10,180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,564.09/25,617.38 = 10,180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,564.09x = 25,617.38 × 10,180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,564.09x = 260,799,991.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,799,991.75/18,564.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,048.63

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