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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,644.51, 25,729.43 and 10,261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,644.51, 25,729.43 and 10,261.01 is: 14,160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,644.51 : 25,729.43 = 10,261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,644.51/25,729.43 = 10,261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,644.51x = 25,729.43 × 10,261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,644.51x = 264,009,951.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,009,951.54/18,644.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.20

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