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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.94, 25,187.72 and 10,696.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.94, 25,187.72 and 10,696.77 is: 14,761.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.94 : 25,187.72 = 10,696.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.94/25,187.72 = 10,696.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.94x = 25,187.72 × 10,696.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.94x = 269,427,247.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,427,247.66/18,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,761.57

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