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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,631.36, 25,711.28 and 10,247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,631.36, 25,711.28 and 10,247.84 is: 14,142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,631.36 : 25,711.28 = 10,247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,631.36/25,711.28 = 10,247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,631.36x = 25,711.28 × 10,247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,631.36x = 263,485,083.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,485,083.64/18,631.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,142.02

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