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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,644.59, 25,729.88 and 10,260.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,644.59, 25,729.88 and 10,260.91 is: 14,160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,644.59 : 25,729.88 = 10,260.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,644.59/25,729.88 = 10,260.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,644.59x = 25,729.88 × 10,260.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,644.59x = 264,011,982.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,011,982.99/18,644.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.25

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