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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,580.53, 25,640.24 and 10,623.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,580.53, 25,640.24 and 10,623.63 is: 14,660.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,580.53 : 25,640.24 = 10,623.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,580.53/25,640.24 = 10,623.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,580.53x = 25,640.24 × 10,623.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,580.53x = 272,392,369.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,392,369.75/18,580.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,660.10

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