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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,565.76, 25,622.62 and 10,609.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,565.76, 25,622.62 and 10,609.16 is: 14,641.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,565.76 : 25,622.62 = 10,609.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,565.76/25,622.62 = 10,609.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,565.76x = 25,622.62 × 10,609.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,565.76x = 271,834,475.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,834,475.20/18,565.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,641.71

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