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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,647.88, 25,727.58 and 10,580.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,647.88, 25,727.58 and 10,580.58 is: 14,597.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,647.88 : 25,727.58 = 10,580.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,647.88/25,727.58 = 10,580.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,647.88x = 25,727.58 × 10,580.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,647.88x = 272,212,718.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,212,718.40/18,647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,597.52

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