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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,550.02, 25,597.94 and 10,997.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,550.02, 25,597.94 and 10,997.07 is: 15,175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,550.02 : 25,597.94 = 10,997.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,550.02/25,597.94 = 10,997.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,550.02x = 25,597.94 × 10,997.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,550.02x = 281,502,283.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,502,283.05/18,550.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,175.31

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