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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,635.73, 25,717.42 and 10,137.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,635.73, 25,717.42 and 10,137.93 is: 13,990.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,635.73 : 25,717.42 = 10,137.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,635.73/25,717.42 = 10,137.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,635.73x = 25,717.42 × 10,137.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,635.73x = 260,721,314.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,721,314.10/18,635.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,990.40

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