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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,699.99, 25,805.98 and 10,742.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,699.99, 25,805.98 and 10,742.21 is: 14,824.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,699.99 : 25,805.98 = 10,742.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,699.99/25,805.98 = 10,742.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,699.99x = 25,805.98 × 10,742.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,699.99x = 277,213,202.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,213,202.70/18,699.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,824.25

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