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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,573.76, 25,631.56 and 10,075.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,573.76, 25,631.56 and 10,075.72 is: 13,904.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,573.76 : 25,631.56 = 10,075.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,573.76/25,631.56 = 10,075.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,573.76x = 25,631.56 × 10,075.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,573.76x = 258,256,421.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,256,421.72/18,573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,904.37

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