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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,666.52, 25,759.24 and 10,283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,666.52, 25,759.24 and 10,283.04 is: 14,190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,666.52 : 25,759.24 = 10,283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,666.52/25,759.24 = 10,283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,666.52x = 25,759.24 × 10,283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,666.52x = 264,883,295.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,883,295.29/18,666.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,190.29

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