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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,578.63, 25,638.16 and 10,512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,578.63, 25,638.16 and 10,512.20 is: 14,506.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,578.63 : 25,638.16 = 10,512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,578.63/25,638.16 = 10,512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,578.63x = 25,638.16 × 10,512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,578.63x = 269,513,465.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,513,465.55/18,578.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,506.64

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