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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,555.48, 25,607.52 and 10,598.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,555.48, 25,607.52 and 10,598.58 is: 14,626.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,555.48 : 25,607.52 = 10,598.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,555.48/25,607.52 = 10,598.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,555.48x = 25,607.52 × 10,598.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,555.48x = 271,403,349.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,403,349.32/18,555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,626.59

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