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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,660.88, 25,751.92 and 10,277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,660.88, 25,751.92 and 10,277.36 is: 14,182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,660.88 : 25,751.92 = 10,277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,660.88/25,751.92 = 10,277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,660.88x = 25,751.92 × 10,277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,660.88x = 264,661,752.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,661,752.53/18,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,182.70

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