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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,755.69, 25,881.88 and 10,256.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,755.69, 25,881.88 and 10,256.15 is: 14,152.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,755.69 : 25,881.88 = 10,256.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,755.69/25,881.88 = 10,256.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,755.69x = 25,881.88 × 10,256.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,755.69x = 265,448,501.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,448,501.86/18,755.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,152.96

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