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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,536.05, 25,580.83 and 10,580.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,536.05, 25,580.83 and 10,580.84 is: 14,602.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,536.05 : 25,580.83 = 10,580.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,536.05/25,580.83 = 10,580.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,536.05x = 25,580.83 × 10,580.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,536.05x = 270,666,541.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,666,541.39/18,536.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,602.17

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