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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.04, 25,207.48 and 10,606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.04, 25,207.48 and 10,606.12 is: 14,638.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.04 : 25,207.48 = 10,606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.04/25,207.48 = 10,606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.04x = 25,207.48 × 10,606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.04x = 267,353,557.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,353,557.78/18,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,638.25

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