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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,564.52, 25,619 and 10,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,564.52, 25,619 and 10,181 is: 14,049.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,564.52 : 25,619 = 10,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,564.52/25,619 = 10,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,564.52x = 25,619 × 10,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,564.52x = 260,827,039
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,827,039/18,564.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,049.76

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