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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,624.89, 25,702.35 and 10,241.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,624.89, 25,702.35 and 10,241.39 is: 14,133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,624.89 : 25,702.35 = 10,241.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,624.89/25,702.35 = 10,241.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,624.89x = 25,702.35 × 10,241.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,624.89x = 263,227,854.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,227,854.52/18,624.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,133.12

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