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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,663, 25,755.12 and 10,279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,663, 25,755.12 and 10,279.68 is: 14,186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,663 : 25,755.12 = 10,279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,663/25,755.12 = 10,279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,663x = 25,755.12 × 10,279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,663x = 264,754,391.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,754,391.96/18,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,186.06

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