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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,610.52, 25,682.48 and 10,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,610.52, 25,682.48 and 10,227 is: 14,113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,610.52 : 25,682.48 = 10,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,610.52/25,682.48 = 10,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,610.52x = 25,682.48 × 10,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,610.52x = 262,654,722.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,654,722.96/18,610.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,113.24

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