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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,526.59, 25,565.63 and 10,569.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,526.59, 25,565.63 and 10,569.56 is: 14,585.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,526.59 : 25,565.63 = 10,569.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,526.59/25,565.63 = 10,569.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,526.59x = 25,565.63 × 10,569.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,526.59x = 270,217,279.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,217,279.55/18,526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,585.38

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