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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,592.96, 25,658.59 and 10,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,592.96, 25,658.59 and 10,095.08 is: 13,931.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592.96 : 25,658.59 = 10,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592.96/25,658.59 = 10,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592.96x = 25,658.59 × 10,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592.96x = 259,025,429.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,025,429.35/18,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,931.37

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