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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,592.80, 25,657.92 and 10,209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,592.80, 25,657.92 and 10,209.28 is: 14,088.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592.80 : 25,657.92 = 10,209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592.80/25,657.92 = 10,209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592.80x = 25,657.92 × 10,209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592.80x = 261,948,889.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,948,889.50/18,592.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,088.73

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