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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,630.36, 25,709.91 and 10,246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,630.36, 25,709.91 and 10,246.86 is: 14,140.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,630.36 : 25,709.91 = 10,246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,630.36/25,709.91 = 10,246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,630.36x = 25,709.91 × 10,246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,630.36x = 263,445,848.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,445,848.38/18,630.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,140.67

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