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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,610.96, 25,682.52 and 10,226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,610.96, 25,682.52 and 10,226.92 is: 14,112.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,610.96 : 25,682.52 = 10,226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,610.96/25,682.52 = 10,226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,610.96x = 25,682.52 × 10,226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,610.96x = 262,653,077.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,653,077.44/18,610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,112.82

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