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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,138.96, 25,027.50 and 10,580.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,138.96, 25,027.50 and 10,580.76 is: 14,598.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,138.96 : 25,027.50 = 10,580.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,138.96/25,027.50 = 10,580.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,138.96x = 25,027.50 × 10,580.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,138.96x = 264,809,970.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,809,970.90/18,138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,598.96

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