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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607, 25,677.68 and 10,223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607, 25,677.68 and 10,223.68 is: 14,108.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607 : 25,677.68 = 10,223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607/25,677.68 = 10,223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607x = 25,677.68 × 10,223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607x = 262,520,383.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,520,383.46/18,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,108.69

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