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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,656.97, 25,747.79 and 10,273.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,656.97, 25,747.79 and 10,273.47 is: 14,178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,656.97 : 25,747.79 = 10,273.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,656.97/25,747.79 = 10,273.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,656.97x = 25,747.79 × 10,273.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,656.97x = 264,519,148.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,519,148.13/18,656.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,178.03

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