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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,668.64, 25,763.28 and 10,284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,668.64, 25,763.28 and 10,284.96 is: 14,193.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,668.64 : 25,763.28 = 10,284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,668.64/25,763.28 = 10,284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,668.64x = 25,763.28 × 10,284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,668.64x = 264,974,304.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,974,304.27/18,668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,193.55

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