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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,619.08, 25,693.68 and 10,235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,619.08, 25,693.68 and 10,235.52 is: 14,124.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,619.08 : 25,693.68 = 10,235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,619.08/25,693.68 = 10,235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,619.08x = 25,693.68 × 10,235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,619.08x = 262,988,175.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,988,175.51/18,619.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,124.66

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