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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,660.83, 25,751.57 and 10,163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,660.83, 25,751.57 and 10,163.06 is: 14,024.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,660.83 : 25,751.57 = 10,163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,660.83/25,751.57 = 10,163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,660.83x = 25,751.57 × 10,163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,660.83x = 261,714,751.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,714,751.00/18,660.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,024.82

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