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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,593.87, 25,659.73 and 10,096.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,593.87, 25,659.73 and 10,096.07 is: 13,932.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,593.87 : 25,659.73 = 10,096.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,593.87/25,659.73 = 10,096.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,593.87x = 25,659.73 × 10,096.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,593.87x = 259,062,251.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,062,251.48/18,593.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.67

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