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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,588.84, 25,652.52 and 10,205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,588.84, 25,652.52 and 10,205.16 is: 14,083.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,588.84 : 25,652.52 = 10,205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,588.84/25,652.52 = 10,205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,588.84x = 25,652.52 × 10,205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,588.84x = 261,788,071.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,788,071.00/18,588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,083.08

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