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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,627.77, 25,705.81 and 10,244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,627.77, 25,705.81 and 10,244.27 is: 14,136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,627.77 : 25,705.81 = 10,244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,627.77/25,705.81 = 10,244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,627.77x = 25,705.81 × 10,244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,627.77x = 263,337,258.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,337,258.21/18,627.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,136.81

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