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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,630.19, 25,709.67 and 10,246.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,630.19, 25,709.67 and 10,246.69 is: 14,140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,630.19 : 25,709.67 = 10,246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,630.19/25,709.67 = 10,246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,630.19x = 25,709.67 × 10,246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,630.19x = 263,439,018.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,439,018.49/18,630.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,140.44

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