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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,622.58, 25,698.51 and 10,239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,622.58, 25,698.51 and 10,239.02 is: 14,129.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,622.58 : 25,698.51 = 10,239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,622.58/25,698.51 = 10,239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,622.58x = 25,698.51 × 10,239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,622.58x = 263,127,557.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,127,557.86/18,622.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,129.49

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