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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,666.44, 25,759.68 and 10,282.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,666.44, 25,759.68 and 10,282.94 is: 14,190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,666.44 : 25,759.68 = 10,282.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,666.44/25,759.68 = 10,282.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,666.44x = 25,759.68 × 10,282.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,666.44x = 264,885,243.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,885,243.86/18,666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,190.45

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