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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,610.96, 25,683.32 and 10,227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,610.96, 25,683.32 and 10,227.44 is: 14,113.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,610.96 : 25,683.32 = 10,227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,610.96/25,683.32 = 10,227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,610.96x = 25,683.32 × 10,227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,610.96x = 262,674,614.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,674,614.30/18,610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,113.97

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