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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,631.78, 25,711.83 and 10,248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,631.78, 25,711.83 and 10,248.28 is: 14,142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,631.78 : 25,711.83 = 10,248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,631.78/25,711.83 = 10,248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,631.78x = 25,711.83 × 10,248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,631.78x = 263,502,033.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,502,033.15/18,631.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,142.61

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