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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,612.56, 25,685.58 and 10,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,612.56, 25,685.58 and 10,229 is: 14,116.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,612.56 : 25,685.58 = 10,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,612.56/25,685.58 = 10,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,612.56x = 25,685.58 × 10,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,612.56x = 262,737,797.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,737,797.82/18,612.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,116.16

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