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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,644.48, 25,729.28 and 10,260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,644.48, 25,729.28 and 10,260.48 is: 14,159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,644.48 : 25,729.28 = 10,260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,644.48/25,729.28 = 10,260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,644.48x = 25,729.28 × 10,260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,644.48x = 263,994,762.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,994,762.85/18,644.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,159.41

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