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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,669.06, 25,761.78 and 10,285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,669.06, 25,761.78 and 10,285.56 is: 14,193.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,669.06 : 25,761.78 = 10,285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,669.06/25,761.78 = 10,285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,669.06x = 25,761.78 × 10,285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,669.06x = 264,974,333.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,974,333.90/18,669.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,193.23

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