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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,630.69, 25,710.51 and 10,132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,630.69, 25,710.51 and 10,132.89 is: 13,983.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,630.69 : 25,710.51 = 10,132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,630.69/25,710.51 = 10,132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,630.69x = 25,710.51 × 10,132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,630.69x = 260,521,769.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,521,769.67/18,630.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,983.47

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