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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,667.77, 25,761.51 and 10,284.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,667.77, 25,761.51 and 10,284.27 is: 14,192.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,667.77 : 25,761.51 = 10,284.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,667.77/25,761.51 = 10,284.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,667.77x = 25,761.51 × 10,284.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,667.77x = 264,938,195.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,938,195.64/18,667.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,192.28

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