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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,647.78, 25,733.93 and 10,264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,647.78, 25,733.93 and 10,264.28 is: 14,164.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,647.78 : 25,733.93 = 10,264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,647.78/25,733.93 = 10,264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,647.78x = 25,733.93 × 10,264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,647.78x = 264,140,263.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,140,263.02/18,647.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,164.70

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