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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,571.14, 25,628.27 and 10,073.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,571.14, 25,628.27 and 10,073.30 is: 13,901.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,571.14 : 25,628.27 = 10,073.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,571.14/25,628.27 = 10,073.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,571.14x = 25,628.27 × 10,073.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,571.14x = 258,161,073.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,161,073.68/18,571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.20

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