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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,662.60, 25,754.39 and 10,279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,662.60, 25,754.39 and 10,279.10 is: 14,185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,662.60 : 25,754.39 = 10,279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,662.60/25,754.39 = 10,279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,662.60x = 25,754.39 × 10,279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,662.60x = 264,732,040.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,732,040.33/18,662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,185.16

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