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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,611.44, 25,683.78 and 10,227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,611.44, 25,683.78 and 10,227.94 is: 14,114.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,611.44 : 25,683.78 = 10,227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,611.44/25,683.78 = 10,227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,611.44x = 25,683.78 × 10,227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,611.44x = 262,692,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,692,134.96/18,611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,114.55

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