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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,566.28, 25,621.50 and 10,182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,566.28, 25,621.50 and 10,182.84 is: 14,052.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,566.28 : 25,621.50 = 10,182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,566.28/25,621.50 = 10,182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,566.28x = 25,621.50 × 10,182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,566.28x = 260,899,635.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,899,635.06/18,566.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.34

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