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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,644.39, 25,723.47 and 10,576.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,644.39, 25,723.47 and 10,576.72 is: 14,592.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,644.39 : 25,723.47 = 10,576.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,644.39/25,723.47 = 10,576.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,644.39x = 25,723.47 × 10,576.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,644.39x = 272,069,939.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,069,939.62/18,644.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,592.59

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