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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,661.64, 25,753.06 and 10,278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,661.64, 25,753.06 and 10,278.14 is: 14,183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,661.64 : 25,753.06 = 10,278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,661.64/25,753.06 = 10,278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,661.64x = 25,753.06 × 10,278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,661.64x = 264,693,613.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,693,613.96/18,661.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,183.83

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