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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,698.78, 25,804.86 and 10,201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,698.78, 25,804.86 and 10,201.58 is: 14,078.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,698.78 : 25,804.86 = 10,201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,698.78/25,804.86 = 10,201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,698.78x = 25,804.86 × 10,201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,698.78x = 263,250,343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,250,343.68/18,698.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,078.48

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