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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,629.39, 25,708.67 and 10,131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,629.39, 25,708.67 and 10,131.62 is: 13,981.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,629.39 : 25,708.67 = 10,131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,629.39/25,708.67 = 10,131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,629.39x = 25,708.67 × 10,131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,629.39x = 260,470,371.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,470,371.93/18,629.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,981.69

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