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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,614.86, 25,688.59 and 10,231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,614.86, 25,688.59 and 10,231.90 is: 14,120.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,614.86 : 25,688.59 = 10,231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,614.86/25,688.59 = 10,231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,614.86x = 25,688.59 × 10,231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,614.86x = 262,843,084.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,843,084.02/18,614.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,120.07

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