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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,674, 25,770.12 and 10,291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,674, 25,770.12 and 10,291.04 is: 14,201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,674 : 25,770.12 = 10,291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,674/25,770.12 = 10,291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,674x = 25,770.12 × 10,291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,674x = 265,201,335.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,201,335.72/18,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,201.64

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