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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,573.48, 25,626.96 and 10,507.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,573.48, 25,626.96 and 10,507.29 is: 14,497.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,573.48 : 25,626.96 = 10,507.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,573.48/25,626.96 = 10,507.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,573.48x = 25,626.96 × 10,507.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,573.48x = 269,269,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,269,900.54/18,573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,497.55

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