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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,624.84, 25,702.20 and 10,241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,624.84, 25,702.20 and 10,241.16 is: 14,132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,624.84 : 25,702.20 = 10,241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,624.84/25,702.20 = 10,241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,624.84x = 25,702.20 × 10,241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,624.84x = 263,220,342.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,220,342.55/18,624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,132.76

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