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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,639.36, 25,721.64 and 10,255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,639.36, 25,721.64 and 10,255.68 is: 14,152.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,639.36 : 25,721.64 = 10,255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,639.36/25,721.64 = 10,255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,639.36x = 25,721.64 × 10,255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,639.36x = 263,792,908.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,792,908.92/18,639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,152.47

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