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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.04, 25,192.86 and 10,701.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.04, 25,192.86 and 10,701.28 is: 14,768.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.04 : 25,192.86 = 10,701.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.04/25,192.86 = 10,701.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.04x = 25,192.86 × 10,701.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.04x = 269,595,848.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,595,848.86/18,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,768.30

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