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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,760.67, 25,889.34 and 10,262.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,760.67, 25,889.34 and 10,262.69 is: 14,162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,760.67 : 25,889.34 = 10,262.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,760.67/25,889.34 = 10,262.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,760.67x = 25,889.34 × 10,262.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,760.67x = 265,694,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,694,270.72/18,760.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,162.30

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