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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,628.83, 25,708.12 and 10,131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,628.83, 25,708.12 and 10,131.01 is: 13,980.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,628.83 : 25,708.12 = 10,131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,628.83/25,708.12 = 10,131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,628.83x = 25,708.12 × 10,131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,628.83x = 260,449,131.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,449,131.20/18,628.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,980.97

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