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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,624.96, 25,702.08 and 10,241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,624.96, 25,702.08 and 10,241.28 is: 14,132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,624.96 : 25,702.08 = 10,241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,624.96/25,702.08 = 10,241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,624.96x = 25,702.08 × 10,241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,624.96x = 263,222,197.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,222,197.86/18,624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,132.77

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