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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,655.36, 25,744.35 and 10,271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,655.36, 25,744.35 and 10,271.86 is: 14,175.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,655.36 : 25,744.35 = 10,271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,655.36/25,744.35 = 10,271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,655.36x = 25,744.35 × 10,271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,655.36x = 264,442,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,442,358.99/18,655.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,175.14

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