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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.62, 25,198.41 and 10,706.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.62, 25,198.41 and 10,706.14 is: 14,774.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.62 : 25,198.41 = 10,706.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.62/25,198.41 = 10,706.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.62x = 25,198.41 × 10,706.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.62x = 269,777,705.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,777,705.24/18,259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,774.55

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