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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,570.94, 25,626.37 and 10,187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,570.94, 25,626.37 and 10,187.44 is: 14,057.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,570.94 : 25,626.37 = 10,187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,570.94/25,626.37 = 10,187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,570.94x = 25,626.37 × 10,187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,570.94x = 261,066,927.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,066,927.72/18,570.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,057.82

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