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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,550.77, 25,598.97 and 10,997.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,550.77, 25,598.97 and 10,997.82 is: 15,176.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,550.77 : 25,598.97 = 10,997.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,550.77/25,598.97 = 10,997.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,550.77x = 25,598.97 × 10,997.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,550.77x = 281,532,864.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,532,864.25/18,550.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,176.35

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