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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,595.69, 25,662.05 and 10,212.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,595.69, 25,662.05 and 10,212.19 is: 14,092.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,595.69 : 25,662.05 = 10,212.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,595.69/25,662.05 = 10,212.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,595.69x = 25,662.05 × 10,212.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,595.69x = 262,065,653.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,065,653.47/18,595.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,092.82

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