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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,628, 25,706.64 and 10,245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,628, 25,706.64 and 10,245.28 is: 14,138.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,628 : 25,706.64 = 10,245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,628/25,706.64 = 10,245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,628x = 25,706.64 × 10,245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,628x = 263,371,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,371,724.66/18,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,138.49

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