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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,652.44, 25,740.36 and 10,268.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,652.44, 25,740.36 and 10,268.96 is: 14,171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,652.44 : 25,740.36 = 10,268.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,652.44/25,740.36 = 10,268.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,652.44x = 25,740.36 × 10,268.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,652.44x = 264,326,727.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,326,727.23/18,652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,171.16

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