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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,588.95, 25,652.32 and 10,630.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,588.95, 25,652.32 and 10,630.70 is: 14,670.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,588.95 : 25,652.32 = 10,630.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,588.95/25,652.32 = 10,630.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,588.95x = 25,652.32 × 10,630.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,588.95x = 272,702,118.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,702,118.22/18,588.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,670.12

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