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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,564.24, 25,618.88 and 10,181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,564.24, 25,618.88 and 10,181.28 is: 14,050.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,564.24 : 25,618.88 = 10,181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,564.24/25,618.88 = 10,181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,564.24x = 25,618.88 × 10,181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,564.24x = 260,832,990.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,832,990.57/18,564.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,050.29

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