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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,599.63, 25,667.48 and 10,216.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,599.63, 25,667.48 and 10,216.13 is: 14,098.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,599.63 : 25,667.48 = 10,216.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,599.63/25,667.48 = 10,216.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,599.63x = 25,667.48 × 10,216.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,599.63x = 262,222,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,222,209.66/18,599.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,098.25

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