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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,766.16, 25,898.64 and 10,382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,766.16, 25,898.64 and 10,382.48 is: 14,328.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,766.16 : 25,898.64 = 10,382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,766.16/25,898.64 = 10,382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,766.16x = 25,898.64 × 10,382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,766.16x = 268,892,111.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,892,111.83/18,766.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,328.56

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