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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,625.28, 25,702.86 and 10,241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,625.28, 25,702.86 and 10,241.80 is: 14,133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,625.28 : 25,702.86 = 10,241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,625.28/25,702.86 = 10,241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,625.28x = 25,702.86 × 10,241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,625.28x = 263,243,551.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,243,551.55/18,625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,133.67

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