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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,666.63, 25,759.89 and 10,283.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,666.63, 25,759.89 and 10,283.13 is: 14,190.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,666.63 : 25,759.89 = 10,283.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,666.63/25,759.89 = 10,283.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,666.63x = 25,759.89 × 10,283.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,666.63x = 264,892,297.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,892,297.66/18,666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,190.69

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