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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,667.34, 25,760.91 and 10,283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,667.34, 25,760.91 and 10,283.84 is: 14,191.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,667.34 : 25,760.91 = 10,283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,667.34/25,760.91 = 10,283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,667.34x = 25,760.91 × 10,283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,667.34x = 264,920,947.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,920,947.89/18,667.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,191.69

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