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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,698.79, 25,802.52 and 10,314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,698.79, 25,802.52 and 10,314.75 is: 14,233.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,698.79 : 25,802.52 = 10,314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,698.79/25,802.52 = 10,314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,698.79x = 25,802.52 × 10,314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,698.79x = 266,146,543.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,146,543.17/18,698.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,233.36

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