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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,573.84, 25,631.82 and 10,190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,573.84, 25,631.82 and 10,190.34 is: 14,062.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,573.84 : 25,631.82 = 10,190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,573.84/25,631.82 = 10,190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,573.84x = 25,631.82 × 10,190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,573.84x = 261,196,960.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,196,960.62/18,573.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,062.63

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