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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,644.39, 25,729.25 and 10,260.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,644.39, 25,729.25 and 10,260.89 is: 14,160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,644.39 : 25,729.25 = 10,260.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,644.39/25,729.25 = 10,260.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,644.39x = 25,729.25 × 10,260.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,644.39x = 264,005,004.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,005,004.03/18,644.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.02

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