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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.35, 25,195.62 and 10,703.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.35, 25,195.62 and 10,703.94 is: 14,770.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.35 : 25,195.62 = 10,703.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.35/25,195.62 = 10,703.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.35x = 25,195.62 × 10,703.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.35x = 269,692,404.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,692,404.74/18,259.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,770.10

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