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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,597.12, 25,664.04 and 10,099.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,597.12, 25,664.04 and 10,099.08 is: 13,936.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,597.12 : 25,664.04 = 10,099.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,597.12/25,664.04 = 10,099.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,597.12x = 25,664.04 × 10,099.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,597.12x = 259,183,193.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,183,193.08/18,597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,936.74

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