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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,674.51, 25,770.89 and 10,291.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,674.51, 25,770.89 and 10,291.01 is: 14,201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,674.51 : 25,770.89 = 10,291.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,674.51/25,770.89 = 10,291.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,674.51x = 25,770.89 × 10,291.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,674.51x = 265,208,383.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,208,383.57/18,674.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,201.63

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