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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,568.16, 25,623.72 and 10,501.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,568.16, 25,623.72 and 10,501.70 is: 14,492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,568.16 : 25,623.72 = 10,501.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,568.16/25,623.72 = 10,501.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,568.16x = 25,623.72 × 10,501.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,568.16x = 269,092,620.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,092,620.32/18,568.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,492.15

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