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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,625.04, 25,702.55 and 10,241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,625.04, 25,702.55 and 10,241.54 is: 14,133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,625.04 : 25,702.55 = 10,241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,625.04/25,702.55 = 10,241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,625.04x = 25,702.55 × 10,241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,625.04x = 263,233,514.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,233,514.21/18,625.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,133.32

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