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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,577.61, 25,638.86 and 10,618.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,577.61, 25,638.86 and 10,618.29 is: 14,654.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,577.61 : 25,638.86 = 10,618.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,577.61/25,638.86 = 10,618.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,577.61x = 25,638.86 × 10,618.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,577.61x = 272,240,797.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,240,797.66/18,577.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,654.25

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