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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,644.02, 25,729.29 and 10,146.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,644.02, 25,729.29 and 10,146.69 is: 14,002.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,644.02 : 25,729.29 = 10,146.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,644.02/25,729.29 = 10,146.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,644.02x = 25,729.29 × 10,146.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,644.02x = 261,067,129.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,067,129.55/18,644.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,002.73

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