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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,644.44, 25,729.52 and 10,261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,644.44, 25,729.52 and 10,261.24 is: 14,160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,644.44 : 25,729.52 = 10,261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,644.44/25,729.52 = 10,261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,644.44x = 25,729.52 × 10,261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,644.44x = 264,016,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,016,779.80/18,644.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.62

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