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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,620.44, 25,696.38 and 10,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,620.44, 25,696.38 and 10,237 is: 14,127.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,620.44 : 25,696.38 = 10,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,620.44/25,696.38 = 10,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,620.44x = 25,696.38 × 10,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,620.44x = 263,053,842.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,053,842.06/18,620.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,127.16

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