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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,623.62, 25,702.17 and 10,241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,623.62, 25,702.17 and 10,241.86 is: 14,134.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,623.62 : 25,702.17 = 10,241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,623.62/25,702.17 = 10,241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,623.62x = 25,702.17 × 10,241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,623.62x = 263,238,026.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,238,026.84/18,623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,134.63

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