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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,664.86, 25,757.46 and 10,281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,664.86, 25,757.46 and 10,281.36 is: 14,188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,664.86 : 25,757.46 = 10,281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,664.86/25,757.46 = 10,281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,664.86x = 25,757.46 × 10,281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,664.86x = 264,821,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,821,718.95/18,664.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,188.25

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