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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,140.98, 25,035.21 and 10,592.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,140.98, 25,035.21 and 10,592.14 is: 14,617.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,140.98 : 25,035.21 = 10,592.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,140.98/25,035.21 = 10,592.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,140.98x = 25,035.21 × 10,592.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,140.98x = 265,176,449.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,176,449.25/18,140.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,617.54

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