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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,661.23, 25,752.60 and 10,277.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,661.23, 25,752.60 and 10,277.73 is: 14,183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,661.23 : 25,752.60 = 10,277.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,661.23/25,752.60 = 10,277.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,661.23x = 25,752.60 × 10,277.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,661.23x = 264,678,269.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,678,269.60/18,661.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,183.32

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