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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,627.05, 25,704.95 and 10,129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,627.05, 25,704.95 and 10,129.34 is: 13,978.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,627.05 : 25,704.95 = 10,129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,627.05/25,704.95 = 10,129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,627.05x = 25,704.95 × 10,129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,627.05x = 260,374,178.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,374,178.23/18,627.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,978.28

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