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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,571.73, 25,622.43 and 10,504.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,571.73, 25,622.43 and 10,504.31 is: 14,492.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,571.73 : 25,622.43 = 10,504.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,571.73/25,622.43 = 10,504.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,571.73x = 25,622.43 × 10,504.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,571.73x = 269,145,947.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,145,947.67/18,571.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,492.24

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