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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,555.91, 25,604.37 and 10,596.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,555.91, 25,604.37 and 10,596.44 is: 14,621.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,555.91 : 25,604.37 = 10,596.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,555.91/25,604.37 = 10,596.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,555.91x = 25,604.37 × 10,596.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,555.91x = 271,315,234.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,315,234.45/18,555.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,621.50

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