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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.72, 25,047.99 and 10,595.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.72, 25,047.99 and 10,595.58 is: 14,621.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.72 : 25,047.99 = 10,595.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.72/25,047.99 = 10,595.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.72x = 25,047.99 × 10,595.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.72x = 265,397,981.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,397,981.88/18,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,621.90

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