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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,664.38, 25,756.84 and 10,280.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,664.38, 25,756.84 and 10,280.88 is: 14,187.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,664.38 : 25,756.84 = 10,280.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,664.38/25,756.84 = 10,280.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,664.38x = 25,756.84 × 10,280.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,664.38x = 264,802,981.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,802,981.22/18,664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,187.61

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