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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,592.97, 25,658.64 and 10,209.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,592.97, 25,658.64 and 10,209.47 is: 14,089.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592.97 : 25,658.64 = 10,209.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592.97/25,658.64 = 10,209.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592.97x = 25,658.64 × 10,209.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592.97x = 261,960,987.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,960,987.03/18,592.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,089.25

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