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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,573.52, 25,631.46 and 10,190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,573.52, 25,631.46 and 10,190 is: 14,062.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,573.52 : 25,631.46 = 10,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,573.52/25,631.46 = 10,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,573.52x = 25,631.46 × 10,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,573.52x = 261,184,577.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,184,577.40/18,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,062.20

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