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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,668.43, 25,762.44 and 10,284.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,668.43, 25,762.44 and 10,284.93 is: 14,193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,668.43 : 25,762.44 = 10,284.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,668.43/25,762.44 = 10,284.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,668.43x = 25,762.44 × 10,284.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,668.43x = 264,964,892.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,964,892.03/18,668.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,193.21

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