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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,664, 25,756.40 and 10,280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,664, 25,756.40 and 10,280.32 is: 14,186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,664 : 25,756.40 = 10,280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,664/25,756.40 = 10,280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,664x = 25,756.40 × 10,280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,664x = 264,784,034.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,784,034.05/18,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,186.89

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