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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,676.64, 25,773.52 and 10,293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,676.64, 25,773.52 and 10,293.28 is: 14,204.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,676.64 : 25,773.52 = 10,293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,676.64/25,773.52 = 10,293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,676.64x = 25,773.52 × 10,293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,676.64x = 265,294,057.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,294,057.95/18,676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,204.59

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