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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,595.91, 25,662.96 and 10,212.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,595.91, 25,662.96 and 10,212.41 is: 14,093.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,595.91 : 25,662.96 = 10,212.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,595.91/25,662.96 = 10,212.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,595.91x = 25,662.96 × 10,212.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,595.91x = 262,080,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,080,541.02/18,595.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,093.45

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