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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.65, 25,198.65 and 10,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.65, 25,198.65 and 10,711.40 is: 14,781.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.65 : 25,198.65 = 10,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.65/25,198.65 = 10,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.65x = 25,198.65 × 10,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.65x = 269,912,693.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,912,693.62/18,259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,781.92

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