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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,627.26, 25,699.32 and 10,560.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,627.26, 25,699.32 and 10,560.05 is: 14,569.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,627.26 : 25,699.32 = 10,560.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,627.26/25,699.32 = 10,560.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,627.26x = 25,699.32 × 10,560.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,627.26x = 271,385,975.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,385,975.67/18,627.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,569.30

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