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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,660.75, 25,751.96 and 10,277.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,660.75, 25,751.96 and 10,277.79 is: 14,183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,660.75 : 25,751.96 = 10,277.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,660.75/25,751.96 = 10,277.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,660.75x = 25,751.96 × 10,277.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,660.75x = 264,673,185.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,673,185.58/18,660.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,183.42

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