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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,565.81, 25,620.46 and 10,499.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,565.81, 25,620.46 and 10,499.35 is: 14,488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,565.81 : 25,620.46 = 10,499.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,565.81/25,620.46 = 10,499.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,565.81x = 25,620.46 × 10,499.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,565.81x = 268,998,176.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,998,176.70/18,565.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,488.90

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