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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,593.31, 25,659.68 and 10,209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,593.31, 25,659.68 and 10,209.99 is: 14,090.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,593.31 : 25,659.68 = 10,209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,593.31/25,659.68 = 10,209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,593.31x = 25,659.68 × 10,209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,593.31x = 261,985,025.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,985,025.15/18,593.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,090.28

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