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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,629, 25,706.46 and 10,971.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,629, 25,706.46 and 10,971.06 is: 15,139.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,629 : 25,706.46 = 10,971.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,629/25,706.46 = 10,971.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,629x = 25,706.46 × 10,971.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,629x = 282,027,115.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,027,115.05/18,629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,139.14

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