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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,764.52, 25,895.09 and 10,266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,764.52, 25,895.09 and 10,266.45 is: 14,167.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,764.52 : 25,895.09 = 10,266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,764.52/25,895.09 = 10,266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,764.52x = 25,895.09 × 10,266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,764.52x = 265,850,595.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,850,595.40/18,764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,167.73

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