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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,676.46, 25,773.44 and 10,292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,676.46, 25,773.44 and 10,292.96 is: 14,204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,676.46 : 25,773.44 = 10,292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,676.46/25,773.44 = 10,292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,676.46x = 25,773.44 × 10,292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,676.46x = 265,284,986.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,284,986.98/18,676.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,204.24

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