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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,650.26, 25,737.90 and 10,266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,650.26, 25,737.90 and 10,266.76 is: 14,168.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,650.26 : 25,737.90 = 10,266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,650.26/25,737.90 = 10,266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,650.26x = 25,737.90 × 10,266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,650.26x = 264,244,842.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,244,842.20/18,650.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,168.43

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