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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,631.13, 25,711.29 and 10,133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,631.13, 25,711.29 and 10,133.44 is: 13,984.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,631.13 : 25,711.29 = 10,133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,631.13/25,711.29 = 10,133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,631.13x = 25,711.29 × 10,133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,631.13x = 260,543,635.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,543,635.31/18,631.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,984.32

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