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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,663.59, 25,755.76 and 10,280.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,663.59, 25,755.76 and 10,280.09 is: 14,186.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,663.59 : 25,755.76 = 10,280.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,663.59/25,755.76 = 10,280.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,663.59x = 25,755.76 × 10,280.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,663.59x = 264,771,479.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,771,479.42/18,663.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,186.52

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