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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,609.56, 25,681.44 and 10,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,609.56, 25,681.44 and 10,226 is: 14,112.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,609.56 : 25,681.44 = 10,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,609.56/25,681.44 = 10,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,609.56x = 25,681.44 × 10,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,609.56x = 262,618,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,618,405.44/18,609.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,112.02

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