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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,587.53, 25,649.89 and 10,630.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,587.53, 25,649.89 and 10,630.63 is: 14,669.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,587.53 : 25,649.89 = 10,630.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,587.53/25,649.89 = 10,630.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,587.53x = 25,649.89 × 10,630.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,587.53x = 272,674,490.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,674,490.13/18,587.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,669.75

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