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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,658.24, 25,748.70 and 10,274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,658.24, 25,748.70 and 10,274.72 is: 14,179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,658.24 : 25,748.70 = 10,274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,658.24/25,748.70 = 10,274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,658.24x = 25,748.70 × 10,274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,658.24x = 264,560,682.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,560,682.86/18,658.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,179.29

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