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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,652, 25,739.84 and 10,268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,652, 25,739.84 and 10,268.32 is: 14,170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,652 : 25,739.84 = 10,268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,652/25,739.84 = 10,268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,652x = 25,739.84 × 10,268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,652x = 264,304,913.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,304,913.87/18,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,170.33

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