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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,229.72, 25,162.58 and 10,677.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,229.72, 25,162.58 and 10,677.80 is: 14,738.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,229.72 : 25,162.58 = 10,677.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,229.72/25,162.58 = 10,677.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,229.72x = 25,162.58 × 10,677.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,229.72x = 268,680,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,680,996.72/18,229.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,738.62

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