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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,649.97, 25,737.01 and 10,266.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,649.97, 25,737.01 and 10,266.47 is: 14,167.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,649.97 : 25,737.01 = 10,266.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,649.97/25,737.01 = 10,266.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,649.97x = 25,737.01 × 10,266.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,649.97x = 264,228,183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,228,183.22/18,649.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,167.75

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