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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,663, 25,754.94 and 10,281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,663, 25,754.94 and 10,281.12 is: 14,187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,663 : 25,754.94 = 10,281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,663/25,754.94 = 10,281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,663x = 25,754.94 × 10,281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,663x = 264,789,628.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,789,628.73/18,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,187.95

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