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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,588.53, 25,652.22 and 10,630.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,588.53, 25,652.22 and 10,630.96 is: 14,670.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,588.53 : 25,652.22 = 10,630.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,588.53/25,652.22 = 10,630.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,588.53x = 25,652.22 × 10,630.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,588.53x = 272,707,724.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,707,724.73/18,588.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,670.75

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