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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,541.40, 25,588.96 and 10,584.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,541.40, 25,588.96 and 10,584.82 is: 14,608.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,541.40 : 25,588.96 = 10,584.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,541.40/25,588.96 = 10,584.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,541.40x = 25,588.96 × 10,584.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,541.40x = 270,854,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,854,535.59/18,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,608.10

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