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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,596.91, 25,663.76 and 10,099.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,596.91, 25,663.76 and 10,099.03 is: 13,936.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,596.91 : 25,663.76 = 10,099.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,596.91/25,663.76 = 10,099.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,596.91x = 25,663.76 × 10,099.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,596.91x = 259,179,031.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,179,031.66/18,596.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,936.68

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