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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,668.07, 25,761.94 and 10,284.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,668.07, 25,761.94 and 10,284.57 is: 14,192.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,668.07 : 25,761.94 = 10,284.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,668.07/25,761.94 = 10,284.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,668.07x = 25,761.94 × 10,284.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,668.07x = 264,950,475.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,950,475.27/18,668.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,192.71

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