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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,535.62, 25,578.72 and 10,577.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,535.62, 25,578.72 and 10,577.10 is: 14,596.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,535.62 : 25,578.72 = 10,577.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,535.62/25,578.72 = 10,577.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,535.62x = 25,578.72 × 10,577.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,535.62x = 270,548,679.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,548,679.31/18,535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,596.15

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