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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,706.54, 25,815.57 and 10,209.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,706.54, 25,815.57 and 10,209.21 is: 14,089.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,706.54 : 25,815.57 = 10,209.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,706.54/25,815.57 = 10,209.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,706.54x = 25,815.57 × 10,209.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,706.54x = 263,556,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,556,600.92/18,706.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,089.01

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