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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,641.59, 25,725.35 and 10,258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,641.59, 25,725.35 and 10,258.09 is: 14,156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,641.59 : 25,725.35 = 10,258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,641.59/25,725.35 = 10,258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,641.59x = 25,725.35 × 10,258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,641.59x = 263,892,775.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,892,775.66/18,641.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,156.13

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