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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,630.27, 25,709.25 and 10,246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,630.27, 25,709.25 and 10,246.77 is: 14,140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,630.27 : 25,709.25 = 10,246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,630.27/25,709.25 = 10,246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,630.27x = 25,709.25 × 10,246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,630.27x = 263,436,771.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,436,771.62/18,630.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,140.26

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