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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,595.74, 25,632.63 and 18,227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,595.74, 25,632.63 and 18,227.10 is: 25,124.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,595.74 : 25,632.63 = 18,227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,595.74/25,632.63 = 18,227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,595.74x = 25,632.63 × 18,227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,595.74x = 467,208,510.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,208,510.27/18,595.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,124.49

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