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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,570.72, 25,627.92 and 10,187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,570.72, 25,627.92 and 10,187.28 is: 14,058.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,570.72 : 25,627.92 = 10,187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,570.72/25,627.92 = 10,187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,570.72x = 25,627.92 × 10,187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,570.72x = 261,078,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,078,796.86/18,570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,058.63

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