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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,661.34, 25,752.94 and 10,277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,661.34, 25,752.94 and 10,277.84 is: 14,183.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,661.34 : 25,752.94 = 10,277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,661.34/25,752.94 = 10,277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,661.34x = 25,752.94 × 10,277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,661.34x = 264,684,468.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,684,468.08/18,661.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,183.58

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