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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,668.88, 25,763.13 and 10,285.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,668.88, 25,763.13 and 10,285.38 is: 14,193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,668.88 : 25,763.13 = 10,285.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,668.88/25,763.13 = 10,285.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,668.88x = 25,763.13 × 10,285.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,668.88x = 264,983,582.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,983,582.04/18,668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,193.87

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