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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,269.69, 25,212.35 and 10,720.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,269.69, 25,212.35 and 10,720.49 is: 14,794.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,269.69 : 25,212.35 = 10,720.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,269.69/25,212.35 = 10,720.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,269.69x = 25,212.35 × 10,720.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,269.69x = 270,288,646.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,288,646.79/18,269.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,794.38

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