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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,652.73, 25,740.72 and 10,154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,652.73, 25,740.72 and 10,154.71 is: 14,013.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,652.73 : 25,740.72 = 10,154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,652.73/25,740.72 = 10,154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,652.73x = 25,740.72 × 10,154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,652.73x = 261,389,578.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,389,578.97/18,652.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,013.48

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