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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,663.23, 25,755.26 and 10,279.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,663.23, 25,755.26 and 10,279.73 is: 14,186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,663.23 : 25,755.26 = 10,279.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,663.23/25,755.26 = 10,279.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,663.23x = 25,755.26 × 10,279.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,663.23x = 264,757,208.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,757,208.97/18,663.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,186.03

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