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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,638.67, 25,721.36 and 10,255.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,638.67, 25,721.36 and 10,255.11 is: 14,152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,638.67 : 25,721.36 = 10,255.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,638.67/25,721.36 = 10,255.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,638.67x = 25,721.36 × 10,255.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,638.67x = 263,775,324.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,775,324.87/18,638.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,152.05

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