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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,526.72, 25,565.94 and 10,568.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,526.72, 25,565.94 and 10,568.64 is: 14,584.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,526.72 : 25,565.94 = 10,568.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,526.72/25,565.94 = 10,568.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,526.72x = 25,565.94 × 10,568.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,526.72x = 270,197,216.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,197,216.12/18,526.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,584.19

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