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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,598.39, 25,665.96 and 10,214.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,598.39, 25,665.96 and 10,214.89 is: 14,096.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,598.39 : 25,665.96 = 10,214.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,598.39/25,665.96 = 10,214.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,598.39x = 25,665.96 × 10,214.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,598.39x = 262,174,958.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,174,958.14/18,598.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,096.65

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