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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.93, 25,678.83 and 10,109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.93, 25,678.83 and 10,109.98 is: 13,951.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.93 : 25,678.83 = 10,109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.93/25,678.83 = 10,109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.93x = 25,678.83 × 10,109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.93x = 259,612,457.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,612,457.72/18,607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,951.71

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