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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,695.52, 25,797.83 and 10,312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,695.52, 25,797.83 and 10,312.02 is: 14,229.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,695.52 : 25,797.83 = 10,312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,695.52/25,797.83 = 10,312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,695.52x = 25,797.83 × 10,312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,695.52x = 266,027,687.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,027,687.36/18,695.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,229.49

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