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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,660.49, 25,751.49 and 10,162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,660.49, 25,751.49 and 10,162.62 is: 14,024.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,660.49 : 25,751.49 = 10,162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,660.49/25,751.49 = 10,162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,660.49x = 25,751.49 × 10,162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,660.49x = 261,702,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,702,607.30/18,660.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,024.43

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