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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,657.56, 25,747.32 and 10,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,657.56, 25,747.32 and 10,274 is: 14,178.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,657.56 : 25,747.32 = 10,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,657.56/25,747.32 = 10,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,657.56x = 25,747.32 × 10,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,657.56x = 264,527,965.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,527,965.68/18,657.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,178.06

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