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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,183.72, 25,093.86 and 10,630.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,183.72, 25,093.86 and 10,630.68 is: 14,670.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,183.72 : 25,093.86 = 10,630.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,183.72/25,093.86 = 10,630.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,183.72x = 25,093.86 × 10,630.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,183.72x = 266,764,795.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,764,795.62/18,183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,670.53

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