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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,583.83, 25,646.46 and 10,626.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,583.83, 25,646.46 and 10,626.05 is: 14,664.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,583.83 : 25,646.46 = 10,626.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,583.83/25,646.46 = 10,626.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,583.83x = 25,646.46 × 10,626.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,583.83x = 272,520,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,520,438.05/18,583.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,664.39

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