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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.28, 25,049.10 and 10,595.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.28, 25,049.10 and 10,595.98 is: 14,623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.28 : 25,049.10 = 10,595.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.28/25,049.10 = 10,595.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.28x = 25,049.10 × 10,595.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.28x = 265,419,762.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,419,762.62/18,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,623.45

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