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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,544.78, 25,593.66 and 10,588.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,544.78, 25,593.66 and 10,588.24 is: 14,612.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,544.78 : 25,593.66 = 10,588.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,544.78/25,593.66 = 10,588.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,544.78x = 25,593.66 × 10,588.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,544.78x = 270,991,814.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,991,814.56/18,544.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,612.84

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