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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,630.16, 25,709.32 and 10,246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,630.16, 25,709.32 and 10,246.48 is: 14,139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,630.16 : 25,709.32 = 10,246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,630.16/25,709.32 = 10,246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,630.16x = 25,709.32 × 10,246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,630.16x = 263,430,033.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,430,033.19/18,630.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,139.98

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