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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.72, 25,567.08 and 10,569.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.72, 25,567.08 and 10,569.53 is: 14,587.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.72 : 25,567.08 = 10,569.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.72/25,567.08 = 10,569.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.72x = 25,567.08 × 10,569.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.72x = 270,232,019.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,232,019.07/18,524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,587.64

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