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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,659.24, 25,750.08 and 10,275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,659.24, 25,750.08 and 10,275.72 is: 14,180.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,659.24 : 25,750.08 = 10,275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,659.24/25,750.08 = 10,275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,659.24x = 25,750.08 × 10,275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,659.24x = 264,600,612.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,600,612.06/18,659.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.67

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