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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,633.78, 25,714.59 and 10,250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,633.78, 25,714.59 and 10,250.28 is: 14,145.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,633.78 : 25,714.59 = 10,250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,633.78/25,714.59 = 10,250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,633.78x = 25,714.59 × 10,250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,633.78x = 263,581,747.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,581,747.59/18,633.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,145.37

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