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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,614.96, 25,688.04 and 10,230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,614.96, 25,688.04 and 10,230.92 is: 14,118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,614.96 : 25,688.04 = 10,230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,614.96/25,688.04 = 10,230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,614.96x = 25,688.04 × 10,230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,614.96x = 262,812,282.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,812,282.20/18,614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,118.34

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