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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,535.07, 25,580.23 and 10,578.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,535.07, 25,580.23 and 10,578.50 is: 14,599.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,535.07 : 25,580.23 = 10,578.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,535.07/25,580.23 = 10,578.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,535.07x = 25,580.23 × 10,578.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,535.07x = 270,600,335.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,600,335.15/18,535.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,599.37

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