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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.96, 25,679.19 and 10,224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.96, 25,679.19 and 10,224.46 is: 14,109.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.96 : 25,679.19 = 10,224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.96/25,679.19 = 10,224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.96x = 25,679.19 × 10,224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.96x = 262,555,850.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,555,850.99/18,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,109.87

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