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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,662.55, 25,754.32 and 10,279.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,662.55, 25,754.32 and 10,279.05 is: 14,185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,662.55 : 25,754.32 = 10,279.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,662.55/25,754.32 = 10,279.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,662.55x = 25,754.32 × 10,279.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,662.55x = 264,729,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,729,811.12/18,662.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,185.08

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