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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,660.49, 25,750.61 and 10,162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,660.49, 25,750.61 and 10,162.58 is: 14,023.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,660.49 : 25,750.61 = 10,162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,660.49/25,750.61 = 10,162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,660.49x = 25,750.61 × 10,162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,660.49x = 261,692,492.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,692,492.72/18,660.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,023.88

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