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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,644.50, 25,729.41 and 10,261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,644.50, 25,729.41 and 10,261.54 is: 14,160.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,644.50 : 25,729.41 = 10,261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,644.50/25,729.41 = 10,261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,644.50x = 25,729.41 × 10,261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,644.50x = 264,023,369.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,023,369.89/18,644.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.93

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