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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,629.96, 25,707.82 and 10,972.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,629.96, 25,707.82 and 10,972.04 is: 15,140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,629.96 : 25,707.82 = 10,972.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,629.96/25,707.82 = 10,972.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,629.96x = 25,707.82 × 10,972.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,629.96x = 282,067,229.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,067,229.35/18,629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,140.52

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