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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,591.68, 25,656.72 and 10,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,591.68, 25,656.72 and 10,208 is: 14,087.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,591.68 : 25,656.72 = 10,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,591.68/25,656.72 = 10,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,591.68x = 25,656.72 × 10,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,591.68x = 261,903,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,903,797.76/18,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,087.15

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