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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,698.67, 25,802.97 and 10,315.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,698.67, 25,802.97 and 10,315.35 is: 14,234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,698.67 : 25,802.97 = 10,315.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,698.67/25,802.97 = 10,315.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,698.67x = 25,802.97 × 10,315.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,698.67x = 266,166,666.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,166,666.59/18,698.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,234.52

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