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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,630.81, 25,710.62 and 10,133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,630.81, 25,710.62 and 10,133.10 is: 13,983.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,630.81 : 25,710.62 = 10,133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,630.81/25,710.62 = 10,133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,630.81x = 25,710.62 × 10,133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,630.81x = 260,528,232.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,528,232.86/18,630.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,983.73

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