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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,674.31, 25,770.66 and 10,290.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,674.31, 25,770.66 and 10,290.81 is: 14,201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,674.31 : 25,770.66 = 10,290.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,674.31/25,770.66 = 10,290.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,674.31x = 25,770.66 × 10,290.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,674.31x = 265,200,965.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,200,965.63/18,674.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,201.38

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