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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,564.65, 25,618.91 and 10,498.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,564.65, 25,618.91 and 10,498.19 is: 14,487.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,564.65 : 25,618.91 = 10,498.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,564.65/25,618.91 = 10,498.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,564.65x = 25,618.91 × 10,498.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,564.65x = 268,952,004.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,952,004.19/18,564.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,487.32

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