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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,574.50, 25,633.26 and 10,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,574.50, 25,633.26 and 10,191 is: 14,063.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,574.50 : 25,633.26 = 10,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,574.50/25,633.26 = 10,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,574.50x = 25,633.26 × 10,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,574.50x = 261,228,552.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,228,552.66/18,574.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,063.83

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