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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,621.12, 25,697.52 and 10,238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,621.12, 25,697.52 and 10,238.16 is: 14,128.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,621.12 : 25,697.52 = 10,238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,621.12/25,697.52 = 10,238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,621.12x = 25,697.52 × 10,238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,621.12x = 263,095,321.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,095,321.36/18,621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,128.87

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