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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,234.76, 25,163.58 and 10,680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,234.76, 25,163.58 and 10,680.16 is: 14,738.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,234.76 : 25,163.58 = 10,680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,234.76/25,163.58 = 10,680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,234.76x = 25,163.58 × 10,680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,234.76x = 268,751,060.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,751,060.57/18,234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,738.39

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