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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,522.07, 25,562.59 and 10,565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,522.07, 25,562.59 and 10,565.44 is: 14,581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,522.07 : 25,562.59 = 10,565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,522.07/25,562.59 = 10,565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,522.07x = 25,562.59 × 10,565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,522.07x = 270,079,920.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,079,920.57/18,522.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,581.52

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