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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,628.30, 25,707.48 and 10,130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,628.30, 25,707.48 and 10,130.86 is: 13,980.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,628.30 : 25,707.48 = 10,130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,628.30/25,707.48 = 10,130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,628.30x = 25,707.48 × 10,130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,628.30x = 260,438,880.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,438,880.83/18,628.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,980.82

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