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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,523.91, 25,562.73 and 10,566.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,523.91, 25,562.73 and 10,566.26 is: 14,581.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,523.91 : 25,562.73 = 10,566.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,523.91/25,562.73 = 10,566.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,523.91x = 25,562.73 × 10,566.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,523.91x = 270,102,323.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,102,323.68/18,523.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,581.28

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