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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,565.64, 25,621.30 and 10,181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,565.64, 25,621.30 and 10,181.96 is: 14,051.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,565.64 : 25,621.30 = 10,181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,565.64/25,621.30 = 10,181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,565.64x = 25,621.30 × 10,181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,565.64x = 260,875,051.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,875,051.75/18,565.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,051.50

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