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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.92, 25,679.04 and 10,224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.92, 25,679.04 and 10,224.48 is: 14,109.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.92 : 25,679.04 = 10,224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.92/25,679.04 = 10,224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.92x = 25,679.04 × 10,224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.92x = 262,554,830.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,554,830.90/18,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,109.84

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