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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,570.36, 25,626.54 and 10,186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,570.36, 25,626.54 and 10,186.68 is: 14,057.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,570.36 : 25,626.54 = 10,186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,570.36/25,626.54 = 10,186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,570.36x = 25,626.54 × 10,186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,570.36x = 261,049,362.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,049,362.49/18,570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,057.31

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