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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,676.56, 25,773.66 and 10,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,676.56, 25,773.66 and 10,293 is: 14,204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,676.56 : 25,773.66 = 10,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,676.56/25,773.66 = 10,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,676.56x = 25,773.66 × 10,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,676.56x = 265,288,282.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,288,282.38/18,676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,204.34

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