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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,624.44, 25,701.90 and 10,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,624.44, 25,701.90 and 10,241 is: 14,132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,624.44 : 25,701.90 = 10,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,624.44/25,701.90 = 10,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,624.44x = 25,701.90 × 10,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,624.44x = 263,213,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,213,157.90/18,624.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,132.68

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