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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,639.84, 25,722.90 and 10,256.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,639.84, 25,722.90 and 10,256.34 is: 14,153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,639.84 : 25,722.90 = 10,256.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,639.84/25,722.90 = 10,256.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,639.84x = 25,722.90 × 10,256.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,639.84x = 263,822,808.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,822,808.19/18,639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,153.71

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