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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,664.51, 25,757.01 and 10,281.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,664.51, 25,757.01 and 10,281.01 is: 14,187.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,664.51 : 25,757.01 = 10,281.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,664.51/25,757.01 = 10,281.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,664.51x = 25,757.01 × 10,281.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,664.51x = 264,808,077.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,808,077.38/18,664.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,187.79

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