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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,658.41, 25,747.43 and 10,274.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,658.41, 25,747.43 and 10,274.91 is: 14,178.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,658.41 : 25,747.43 = 10,274.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,658.41/25,747.43 = 10,274.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,658.41x = 25,747.43 × 10,274.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,658.41x = 264,552,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,552,525.98/18,658.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,178.73

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