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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,675.76, 25,772.42 and 10,292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,675.76, 25,772.42 and 10,292.26 is: 14,203.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,675.76 : 25,772.42 = 10,292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,675.76/25,772.42 = 10,292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,675.76x = 25,772.42 × 10,292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,675.76x = 265,256,447.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,256,447.47/18,675.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,203.25

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