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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,639.59, 25,722.59 and 10,256.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,639.59, 25,722.59 and 10,256.09 is: 14,153.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,639.59 : 25,722.59 = 10,256.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,639.59/25,722.59 = 10,256.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,639.59x = 25,722.59 × 10,256.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,639.59x = 263,813,018.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,813,018.18/18,639.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,153.37

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