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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,675.36, 25,771.98 and 10,291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,675.36, 25,771.98 and 10,291.92 is: 14,202.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,675.36 : 25,771.98 = 10,291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,675.36/25,771.98 = 10,291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,675.36x = 25,771.98 × 10,291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,675.36x = 265,243,156.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,243,156.40/18,675.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,202.84

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