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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.49, 25,296.71 and 10,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.49, 25,296.71 and 10,266.60 is: 14,166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.49 : 25,296.71 = 10,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.49/25,296.71 = 10,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.49x = 25,296.71 × 10,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.49x = 259,711,151.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,711,151.55/18,332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,166.71

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