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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,595.95, 25,662.33 and 10,098.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,595.95, 25,662.33 and 10,098.00 is: 13,935.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,595.95 : 25,662.33 = 10,098.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,595.95/25,662.33 = 10,098.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,595.95x = 25,662.33 × 10,098.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,595.95x = 259,138,247.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,138,247.25/18,595.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,935.20

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