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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,695.63, 25,801.79 and 10,312.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,695.63, 25,801.79 and 10,312.13 is: 14,231.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,695.63 : 25,801.79 = 10,312.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,695.63/25,801.79 = 10,312.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,695.63x = 25,801.79 × 10,312.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,695.63x = 266,071,232.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,071,232.14/18,695.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,231.74

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