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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,670.92, 25,764.66 and 10,287.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,670.92, 25,764.66 and 10,287.42 is: 14,195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,670.92 : 25,764.66 = 10,287.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,670.92/25,764.66 = 10,287.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,670.92x = 25,764.66 × 10,287.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,670.92x = 265,051,878.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,051,878.58/18,670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,195.97

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