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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,719.10, 25,831.96 and 10,221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,719.10, 25,831.96 and 10,221.40 is: 14,105.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,719.10 : 25,831.96 = 10,221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,719.10/25,831.96 = 10,221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,719.10x = 25,831.96 × 10,221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,719.10x = 264,038,795.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,038,795.94/18,719.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,105.31

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