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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,666.80, 25,759.96 and 10,283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,666.80, 25,759.96 and 10,283.12 is: 14,190.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,666.80 : 25,759.96 = 10,283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,666.80/25,759.96 = 10,283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,666.80x = 25,759.96 × 10,283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,666.80x = 264,892,759.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,892,759.88/18,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,190.58

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