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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.94, 25,186.34 and 10,695.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.94, 25,186.34 and 10,695.77 is: 14,760.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.94 : 25,186.34 = 10,695.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.94/25,186.34 = 10,695.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.94x = 25,186.34 × 10,695.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.94x = 269,387,299.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,387,299.78/18,250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,760.19

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