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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,668.77, 25,762.89 and 10,285.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,668.77, 25,762.89 and 10,285.27 is: 14,193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,668.77 : 25,762.89 = 10,285.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,668.77/25,762.89 = 10,285.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,668.77x = 25,762.89 × 10,285.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,668.77x = 264,978,279.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,978,279.63/18,668.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,193.67

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