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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,660.80, 25,751.68 and 10,277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,660.80, 25,751.68 and 10,277.12 is: 14,182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,660.80 : 25,751.68 = 10,277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,660.80/25,751.68 = 10,277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,660.80x = 25,751.68 × 10,277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,660.80x = 264,653,105.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,653,105.56/18,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,182.30

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