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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,600.79, 25,669.28 and 10,102.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,600.79, 25,669.28 and 10,102.99 is: 13,942.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,600.79 : 25,669.28 = 10,102.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,600.79/25,669.28 = 10,102.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,600.79x = 25,669.28 × 10,102.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,600.79x = 259,336,562.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,336,562.78/18,600.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,942.23

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