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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,567, 25,622.46 and 10,183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,567, 25,622.46 and 10,183.32 is: 14,052.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,567 : 25,622.46 = 10,183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,567/25,622.46 = 10,183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,567x = 25,622.46 × 10,183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,567x = 260,921,709.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,921,709.37/18,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.98

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