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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,565.26, 25,619.78 and 10,067.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,565.26, 25,619.78 and 10,067.22 is: 13,892.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,565.26 : 25,619.78 = 10,067.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,565.26/25,619.78 = 10,067.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,565.26x = 25,619.78 × 10,067.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,565.26x = 257,919,961.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,919,961.61/18,565.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,892.61

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