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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,628.86, 25,707.96 and 10,130.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,628.86, 25,707.96 and 10,130.97 is: 13,980.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,628.86 : 25,707.96 = 10,130.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,628.86/25,707.96 = 10,130.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,628.86x = 25,707.96 × 10,130.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,628.86x = 260,446,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,446,571.52/18,628.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,980.81

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