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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,666.46, 25,755.22 and 10,598.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,666.46, 25,755.22 and 10,598.32 is: 14,623.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,666.46 : 25,755.22 = 10,598.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,666.46/25,755.22 = 10,598.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,666.46x = 25,755.22 × 10,598.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,666.46x = 272,962,063.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,962,063.23/18,666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,623.13

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