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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,623.46, 25,698.86 and 10,965.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,623.46, 25,698.86 and 10,965.53 is: 15,131.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,623.46 : 25,698.86 = 10,965.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,623.46/25,698.86 = 10,965.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,623.46x = 25,698.86 × 10,965.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,623.46x = 281,801,436.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,801,436.97/18,623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,131.53

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