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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,708.97, 25,817.99 and 10,211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,708.97, 25,817.99 and 10,211.26 is: 14,091.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,708.97 : 25,817.99 = 10,211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,708.97/25,817.99 = 10,211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,708.97x = 25,817.99 × 10,211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,708.97x = 263,634,208.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,634,208.57/18,708.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,091.33

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