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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,569.73, 25,619.67 and 10,502.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,569.73, 25,619.67 and 10,502.31 is: 14,489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,569.73 : 25,619.67 = 10,502.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,569.73/25,619.67 = 10,502.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,569.73x = 25,619.67 × 10,502.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,569.73x = 269,065,716.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,065,716.44/18,569.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,489.48

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