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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,663.52, 25,755.65 and 10,280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,663.52, 25,755.65 and 10,280.02 is: 14,186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,663.52 : 25,755.65 = 10,280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,663.52/25,755.65 = 10,280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,663.52x = 25,755.65 × 10,280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,663.52x = 264,768,597.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,768,597.11/18,663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,186.42

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