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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,595.70, 25,661.98 and 10,097.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,595.70, 25,661.98 and 10,097.75 is: 13,934.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,595.70 : 25,661.98 = 10,097.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,595.70/25,661.98 = 10,097.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,595.70x = 25,661.98 × 10,097.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,595.70x = 259,128,338.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,128,338.22/18,595.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,934.85

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