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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,149.68, 25,042.18 and 10,591.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,149.68, 25,042.18 and 10,591.70 is: 14,613.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,149.68 : 25,042.18 = 10,591.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,149.68/25,042.18 = 10,591.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,149.68x = 25,042.18 × 10,591.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,149.68x = 265,239,257.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,239,257.91/18,149.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,613.99

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