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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,599.12, 25,666.80 and 10,101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,599.12, 25,666.80 and 10,101.08 is: 13,939.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,599.12 : 25,666.80 = 10,101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,599.12/25,666.80 = 10,101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,599.12x = 25,666.80 × 10,101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,599.12x = 259,262,400.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,262,400.14/18,599.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,939.50

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