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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,208.80, 25,132.32 and 10,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,208.80, 25,132.32 and 10,656 is: 14,707.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,208.80 : 25,132.32 = 10,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,208.80/25,132.32 = 10,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,208.80x = 25,132.32 × 10,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,208.80x = 267,810,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,810,001.92/18,208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,707.72

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