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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,656.98, 25,746.59 and 10,158.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,656.98, 25,746.59 and 10,158.97 is: 14,019.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,656.98 : 25,746.59 = 10,158.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,656.98/25,746.59 = 10,158.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,656.98x = 25,746.59 × 10,158.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,656.98x = 261,558,655.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,558,655.88/18,656.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,019.35

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