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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,595.81, 25,660.69 and 10,212.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,595.81, 25,660.69 and 10,212.31 is: 14,092.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,595.81 : 25,660.69 = 10,212.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,595.81/25,660.69 = 10,212.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,595.81x = 25,660.69 × 10,212.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,595.81x = 262,054,921.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,054,921.09/18,595.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,092.15

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