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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,625.89, 25,703.73 and 10,242.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,625.89, 25,703.73 and 10,242.39 is: 14,134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,625.89 : 25,703.73 = 10,242.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,625.89/25,703.73 = 10,242.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,625.89x = 25,703.73 × 10,242.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,625.89x = 263,267,627.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,267,627.11/18,625.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,134.50

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