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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,592.56, 25,658.64 and 10,209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,592.56, 25,658.64 and 10,209.24 is: 14,089.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592.56 : 25,658.64 = 10,209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592.56/25,658.64 = 10,209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592.56x = 25,658.64 × 10,209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592.56x = 261,955,213.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,955,213.83/18,592.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,089.25

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