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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,568.53, 25,624.61 and 10,185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,568.53, 25,624.61 and 10,185.09 is: 14,055.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,568.53 : 25,624.61 = 10,185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,568.53/25,624.61 = 10,185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,568.53x = 25,624.61 × 10,185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,568.53x = 260,988,908.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,988,908.14/18,568.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,055.44

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