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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,601.92, 25,670.83 and 10,104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,601.92, 25,670.83 and 10,104.12 is: 13,943.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,601.92 : 25,670.83 = 10,104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,601.92/25,670.83 = 10,104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,601.92x = 25,670.83 × 10,104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,601.92x = 259,381,146.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,381,146.82/18,601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,943.78

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