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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,569.84, 25,626.24 and 10,186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,569.84, 25,626.24 and 10,186.28 is: 14,056.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,569.84 : 25,626.24 = 10,186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,569.84/25,626.24 = 10,186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,569.84x = 25,626.24 × 10,186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,569.84x = 261,036,055.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,036,055.99/18,569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,056.99

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