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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,498.78, 25,528.29 and 10,115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,498.78, 25,528.29 and 10,115.28 is: 13,959.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,498.78 : 25,528.29 = 10,115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,498.78/25,528.29 = 10,115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,498.78x = 25,528.29 × 10,115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,498.78x = 258,225,801.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,225,801.27/18,498.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,959.07

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