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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,637.34, 25,719.45 and 10,253.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,637.34, 25,719.45 and 10,253.66 is: 14,150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,637.34 : 25,719.45 = 10,253.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,637.34/25,719.45 = 10,253.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,637.34x = 25,719.45 × 10,253.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,637.34x = 263,718,495.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,718,495.69/18,637.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,150.01

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