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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.06, 25,204.77 and 10,716.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.06, 25,204.77 and 10,716.18 is: 14,788.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.06 : 25,204.77 = 10,716.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.06/25,204.77 = 10,716.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.06x = 25,204.77 × 10,716.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.06x = 270,098,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,098,852.18/18,264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,788.54

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