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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,611.84, 25,683.84 and 10,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,611.84, 25,683.84 and 10,227.20 is: 14,113.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,611.84 : 25,683.84 = 10,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,611.84/25,683.84 = 10,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,611.84x = 25,683.84 × 10,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,611.84x = 262,673,768.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,673,768.45/18,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,113.26

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