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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,635.92, 25,717.56 and 10,252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,635.92, 25,717.56 and 10,252.36 is: 14,148.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,635.92 : 25,717.56 = 10,252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,635.92/25,717.56 = 10,252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,635.92x = 25,717.56 × 10,252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,635.92x = 263,665,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,665,683.44/18,635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,148.25

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