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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,565.85, 25,622.04 and 10,182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,565.85, 25,622.04 and 10,182.35 is: 14,052.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,565.85 : 25,622.04 = 10,182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,565.85/25,622.04 = 10,182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,565.85x = 25,622.04 × 10,182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,565.85x = 260,892,450.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,892,450.88/18,565.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.28

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