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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,611.50, 25,683.88 and 10,228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,611.50, 25,683.88 and 10,228.54 is: 14,115.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,611.50 : 25,683.88 = 10,228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,611.50/25,683.88 = 10,228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,611.50x = 25,683.88 × 10,228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,611.50x = 262,708,593.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,708,593.94/18,611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,115.39

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