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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,565.02, 25,619.44 and 10,066.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,565.02, 25,619.44 and 10,066.97 is: 13,892.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,565.02 : 25,619.44 = 10,066.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,565.02/25,619.44 = 10,066.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,565.02x = 25,619.44 × 10,066.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,565.02x = 257,910,133.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,910,133.90/18,565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,892.26

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