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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,624.58, 25,701.27 and 10,241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,624.58, 25,701.27 and 10,241.02 is: 14,132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,624.58 : 25,701.27 = 10,241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,624.58/25,701.27 = 10,241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,624.58x = 25,701.27 × 10,241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,624.58x = 263,207,220.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,207,220.10/18,624.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,132.25

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