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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,498.16, 25,529.20 and 10,115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,498.16, 25,529.20 and 10,115.92 is: 13,960.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,498.16 : 25,529.20 = 10,115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,498.16/25,529.20 = 10,115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,498.16x = 25,529.20 × 10,115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,498.16x = 258,251,344.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,251,344.86/18,498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,960.92

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