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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,644, 25,728.72 and 10,261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,644, 25,728.72 and 10,261.04 is: 14,160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,644 : 25,728.72 = 10,261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,644/25,728.72 = 10,261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,644x = 25,728.72 × 10,261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,644x = 264,003,425.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,003,425.07/18,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.24

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