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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.80, 25,187.76 and 10,696.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.80, 25,187.76 and 10,696.32 is: 14,761.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.80 : 25,187.76 = 10,696.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.80/25,187.76 = 10,696.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.80x = 25,187.76 × 10,696.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.80x = 269,416,341.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,416,341.04/18,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,761.09

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