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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,665.99, 25,759.06 and 10,282.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,665.99, 25,759.06 and 10,282.49 is: 14,189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,665.99 : 25,759.06 = 10,282.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,665.99/25,759.06 = 10,282.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,665.99x = 25,759.06 × 10,282.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,665.99x = 264,867,276.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,867,276.86/18,665.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,189.83

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