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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,596.72, 25,663.28 and 10,098.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,596.72, 25,663.28 and 10,098.92 is: 13,936.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,596.72 : 25,663.28 = 10,098.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,596.72/25,663.28 = 10,098.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,596.72x = 25,663.28 × 10,098.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,596.72x = 259,171,411.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,171,411.66/18,596.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,936.40

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