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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,539.28, 25,587.12 and 10,584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,539.28, 25,587.12 and 10,584 is: 14,607.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,539.28 : 25,587.12 = 10,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,539.28/25,587.12 = 10,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,539.28x = 25,587.12 × 10,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,539.28x = 270,814,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,814,078.08/18,539.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,607.58

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