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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,604.24, 25,673.19 and 10,106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,604.24, 25,673.19 and 10,106.05 is: 13,945.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,604.24 : 25,673.19 = 10,106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,604.24/25,673.19 = 10,106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,604.24x = 25,673.19 × 10,106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,604.24x = 259,454,541.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,454,541.80/18,604.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,945.99

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