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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,664.50, 25,757.55 and 10,281.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,664.50, 25,757.55 and 10,281.54 is: 14,188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,664.50 : 25,757.55 = 10,281.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,664.50/25,757.55 = 10,281.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,664.50x = 25,757.55 × 10,281.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,664.50x = 264,827,280.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,827,280.63/18,664.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,188.82

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