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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,624.52, 25,702.28 and 10,127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,624.52, 25,702.28 and 10,127.13 is: 13,975.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,624.52 : 25,702.28 = 10,127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,624.52/25,702.28 = 10,127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,624.52x = 25,702.28 × 10,127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,624.52x = 260,290,330.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,290,330.86/18,624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,975.68

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