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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,663.05, 25,755.01 and 10,279.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,663.05, 25,755.01 and 10,279.55 is: 14,185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,663.05 : 25,755.01 = 10,279.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,663.05/25,755.01 = 10,279.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,663.05x = 25,755.01 × 10,279.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,663.05x = 264,749,732.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,749,732.87/18,663.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,185.77

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