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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,209.52, 25,133.08 and 10,758.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,209.52, 25,133.08 and 10,758.64 is: 14,849.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,209.52 : 25,133.08 = 10,758.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,209.52/25,133.08 = 10,758.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,209.52x = 25,133.08 × 10,758.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,209.52x = 270,397,759.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,397,759.81/18,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,849.25

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