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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,674.88, 25,771.33 and 10,291.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,674.88, 25,771.33 and 10,291.38 is: 14,202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,674.88 : 25,771.33 = 10,291.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,674.88/25,771.33 = 10,291.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,674.88x = 25,771.33 × 10,291.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,674.88x = 265,222,550.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,222,550.14/18,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,202.10

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