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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,629.52, 25,709.22 and 10,132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,629.52, 25,709.22 and 10,132.17 is: 13,982.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,629.52 : 25,709.22 = 10,132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,629.52/25,709.22 = 10,132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,629.52x = 25,709.22 × 10,132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,629.52x = 260,490,187.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,490,187.61/18,629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,982.66

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