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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.68, 25,227.47 and 10,624.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.68, 25,227.47 and 10,624.28 is: 14,660.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.68 : 25,227.47 = 10,624.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.68/25,227.47 = 10,624.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.68x = 25,227.47 × 10,624.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.68x = 268,023,605.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,023,605.39/18,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,660.78

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