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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,625.31, 25,702.53 and 10,127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,625.31, 25,702.53 and 10,127.60 is: 13,975.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,625.31 : 25,702.53 = 10,127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,625.31/25,702.53 = 10,127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,625.31x = 25,702.53 × 10,127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,625.31x = 260,304,814.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,304,814.32/18,625.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,975.87

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