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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,615.68, 25,691.20 and 10,233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,615.68, 25,691.20 and 10,233.76 is: 14,123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,615.68 : 25,691.20 = 10,233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,615.68/25,691.20 = 10,233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,615.68x = 25,691.20 × 10,233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,615.68x = 262,917,574.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,917,574.91/18,615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,123.45

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