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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,581.94, 25,635.76 and 10,619.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,581.94, 25,635.76 and 10,619.88 is: 14,651.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,581.94 : 25,635.76 = 10,619.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,581.94/25,635.76 = 10,619.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,581.94x = 25,635.76 × 10,619.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,581.94x = 272,248,694.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,248,694.91/18,581.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,651.25

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