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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,608.63, 25,679.91 and 10,225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,608.63, 25,679.91 and 10,225.13 is: 14,110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,608.63 : 25,679.91 = 10,225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,608.63/25,679.91 = 10,225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,608.63x = 25,679.91 × 10,225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,608.63x = 262,580,289.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,580,289.74/18,608.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,110.68

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