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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,565.68, 25,621.99 and 10,607.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,565.68, 25,621.99 and 10,607.73 is: 14,639.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,565.68 : 25,621.99 = 10,607.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,565.68/25,621.99 = 10,607.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,565.68x = 25,621.99 × 10,607.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,565.68x = 271,791,151.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,791,151.98/18,565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,639.44

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