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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,652.52, 25,740.47 and 10,269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,652.52, 25,740.47 and 10,269.02 is: 14,171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,652.52 : 25,740.47 = 10,269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,652.52/25,740.47 = 10,269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,652.52x = 25,740.47 × 10,269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,652.52x = 264,329,401.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,329,401.24/18,652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,171.24

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