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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,262.74, 25,205.67 and 10,604.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,262.74, 25,205.67 and 10,604.82 is: 14,636.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,262.74 : 25,205.67 = 10,604.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,262.74/25,205.67 = 10,604.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,262.74x = 25,205.67 × 10,604.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,262.74x = 267,301,593.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,301,593.33/18,262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,636.45

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