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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,655.52, 25,744.92 and 10,272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,655.52, 25,744.92 and 10,272.02 is: 14,175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,655.52 : 25,744.92 = 10,272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,655.52/25,744.92 = 10,272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,655.52x = 25,744.92 × 10,272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,655.52x = 264,452,333.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,452,333.14/18,655.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,175.55

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