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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,615.56, 25,689.72 and 10,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,615.56, 25,689.72 and 10,232 is: 14,120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,615.56 : 25,689.72 = 10,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,615.56/25,689.72 = 10,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,615.56x = 25,689.72 × 10,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,615.56x = 262,857,215.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,857,215.04/18,615.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,120.30

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