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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,594.68, 25,660.85 and 10,096.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,594.68, 25,660.85 and 10,096.88 is: 13,933.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,594.68 : 25,660.85 = 10,096.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,594.68/25,660.85 = 10,096.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,594.68x = 25,660.85 × 10,096.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,594.68x = 259,094,536.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,094,536.82/18,594.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,933.80

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