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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,676.02, 25,772.91 and 10,292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,676.02, 25,772.91 and 10,292.52 is: 14,203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,676.02 : 25,772.91 = 10,292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,676.02/25,772.91 = 10,292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,676.02x = 25,772.91 × 10,292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,676.02x = 265,268,140.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,268,140.17/18,676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,203.68

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