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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,624.30, 25,699.95 and 10,241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,624.30, 25,699.95 and 10,241.10 is: 14,131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,624.30 : 25,699.95 = 10,241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,624.30/25,699.95 = 10,241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,624.30x = 25,699.95 × 10,241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,624.30x = 263,195,757.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,195,757.95/18,624.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,131.85

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