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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,611.02, 25,682.70 and 10,227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,611.02, 25,682.70 and 10,227.52 is: 14,113.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,611.02 : 25,682.70 = 10,227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,611.02/25,682.70 = 10,227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,611.02x = 25,682.70 × 10,227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,611.02x = 262,670,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,670,327.90/18,611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,113.70

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