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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,631.79, 25,712.03 and 10,133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,631.79, 25,712.03 and 10,133.98 is: 13,984.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,631.79 : 25,712.03 = 10,133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,631.79/25,712.03 = 10,133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,631.79x = 25,712.03 × 10,133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,631.79x = 260,565,018.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,565,018.55/18,631.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,984.97

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