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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,623.54, 25,700.49 and 10,240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,623.54, 25,700.49 and 10,240.04 is: 14,131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,623.54 : 25,700.49 = 10,240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,623.54/25,700.49 = 10,240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,623.54x = 25,700.49 × 10,240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,623.54x = 263,173,994.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,173,994.42/18,623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,131.26

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