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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,630.02, 25,708.92 and 10,246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,630.02, 25,708.92 and 10,246.52 is: 14,139.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,630.02 : 25,708.92 = 10,246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,630.02/25,708.92 = 10,246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,630.02x = 25,708.92 × 10,246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,630.02x = 263,426,962.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,426,962.96/18,630.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,139.92

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