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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,666.06, 25,757.94 and 10,282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,666.06, 25,757.94 and 10,282.56 is: 14,189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,666.06 : 25,757.94 = 10,282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,666.06/25,757.94 = 10,282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,666.06x = 25,757.94 × 10,282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,666.06x = 264,857,563.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,857,563.53/18,666.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,189.26

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