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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,666.36, 25,759.62 and 10,282.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,666.36, 25,759.62 and 10,282.86 is: 14,190.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,666.36 : 25,759.62 = 10,282.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,666.36/25,759.62 = 10,282.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,666.36x = 25,759.62 × 10,282.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,666.36x = 264,882,566.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,882,566.11/18,666.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,190.37

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