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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.32, 25,193.84 and 10,700.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.32, 25,193.84 and 10,700.96 is: 14,767.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.32 : 25,193.84 = 10,700.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.32/25,193.84 = 10,700.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.32x = 25,193.84 × 10,700.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.32x = 269,598,274.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,598,274.09/18,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,767.39

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