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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,265.94, 25,198.99 and 10,708.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,265.94, 25,198.99 and 10,708.43 is: 14,772.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,265.94 : 25,198.99 = 10,708.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,265.94/25,198.99 = 10,708.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,265.94x = 25,198.99 × 10,708.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,265.94x = 269,841,620.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,841,620.49/18,265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,772.94

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