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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,655.63, 25,744.71 and 10,272.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,655.63, 25,744.71 and 10,272.13 is: 14,175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,655.63 : 25,744.71 = 10,272.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,655.63/25,744.71 = 10,272.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,655.63x = 25,744.71 × 10,272.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,655.63x = 264,453,007.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,453,007.93/18,655.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,175.51

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