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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.72, 25,196.59 and 10,598.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.72, 25,196.59 and 10,598.36 is: 14,627.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.72 : 25,196.59 = 10,598.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.72/25,196.59 = 10,598.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.72x = 25,196.59 × 10,598.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.72x = 267,042,531.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,042,531.59/18,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,627.08

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