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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,660.48, 25,751.36 and 10,276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,660.48, 25,751.36 and 10,276.48 is: 14,181.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,660.48 : 25,751.36 = 10,276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,660.48/25,751.36 = 10,276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,660.48x = 25,751.36 × 10,276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,660.48x = 264,633,336.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,633,336.01/18,660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,181.49

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