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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,208.44, 25,132.68 and 10,656.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,208.44, 25,132.68 and 10,656.36 is: 14,708.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,208.44 : 25,132.68 = 10,656.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,208.44/25,132.68 = 10,656.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,208.44x = 25,132.68 × 10,656.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,208.44x = 267,822,885.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,822,885.84/18,208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,708.72

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