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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,623.27, 25,700.55 and 10,125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,623.27, 25,700.55 and 10,125.88 is: 13,973.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,623.27 : 25,700.55 = 10,125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,623.27/25,700.55 = 10,125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,623.27x = 25,700.55 × 10,125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,623.27x = 260,240,685.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,240,685.23/18,623.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,973.95

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