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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,622.15, 25,698.52 and 10,124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,622.15, 25,698.52 and 10,124.27 is: 13,971.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,622.15 : 25,698.52 = 10,124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,622.15/25,698.52 = 10,124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,622.15x = 25,698.52 × 10,124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,622.15x = 260,178,755.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,178,755.08/18,622.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,971.47

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