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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,626.21, 25,704.16 and 10,242.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,626.21, 25,704.16 and 10,242.71 is: 14,134.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,626.21 : 25,704.16 = 10,242.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,626.21/25,704.16 = 10,242.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,626.21x = 25,704.16 × 10,242.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,626.21x = 263,280,140.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,280,140.96/18,626.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,134.93

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