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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,580.50, 25,644.33 and 10,623.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,580.50, 25,644.33 and 10,623.06 is: 14,661.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,580.50 : 25,644.33 = 10,623.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,580.50/25,644.33 = 10,623.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,580.50x = 25,644.33 × 10,623.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,580.50x = 272,421,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,421,256.25/18,580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,661.68

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