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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,550.82, 25,595.54 and 10,998.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,550.82, 25,595.54 and 10,998.92 is: 15,175.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,550.82 : 25,595.54 = 10,998.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,550.82/25,595.54 = 10,998.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,550.82x = 25,595.54 × 10,998.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,550.82x = 281,523,296.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,523,296.82/18,550.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,175.79

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