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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,279.29, 25,225.59 and 10,725.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,279.29, 25,225.59 and 10,725.74 is: 14,801.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,279.29 : 25,225.59 = 10,725.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,279.29/25,225.59 = 10,725.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,279.29x = 25,225.59 × 10,725.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,279.29x = 270,563,119.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,563,119.69/18,279.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,801.62

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