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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,615.96, 25,689.42 and 10,231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,615.96, 25,689.42 and 10,231.92 is: 14,119.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,615.96 : 25,689.42 = 10,231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,615.96/25,689.42 = 10,231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,615.96x = 25,689.42 × 10,231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,615.96x = 262,852,090.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,852,090.29/18,615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,119.72

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