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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,658.50, 25,748.73 and 10,275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,658.50, 25,748.73 and 10,275.54 is: 14,180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,658.50 : 25,748.73 = 10,275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,658.50/25,748.73 = 10,275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,658.50x = 25,748.73 × 10,275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,658.50x = 264,582,105.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,582,105.06/18,658.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.25

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