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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,662.92, 25,754.83 and 10,279.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,662.92, 25,754.83 and 10,279.42 is: 14,185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,662.92 : 25,754.83 = 10,279.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,662.92/25,754.83 = 10,279.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,662.92x = 25,754.83 × 10,279.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,662.92x = 264,744,804.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,744,804.68/18,662.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,185.60

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