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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,635.70, 25,717.47 and 10,137.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,635.70, 25,717.47 and 10,137.87 is: 13,990.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,635.70 : 25,717.47 = 10,137.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,635.70/25,717.47 = 10,137.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,635.70x = 25,717.47 × 10,137.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,635.70x = 260,720,367.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,720,367.59/18,635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,990.37

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