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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,571.76, 25,628.81 and 10,073.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,571.76, 25,628.81 and 10,073.72 is: 13,901.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,571.76 : 25,628.81 = 10,073.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,571.76/25,628.81 = 10,073.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,571.76x = 25,628.81 × 10,073.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,571.76x = 258,177,325.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,177,325.41/18,571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.61

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