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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,767.54, 25,898.27 and 10,269.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,767.54, 25,898.27 and 10,269.83 is: 14,171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,767.54 : 25,898.27 = 10,269.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,767.54/25,898.27 = 10,269.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,767.54x = 25,898.27 × 10,269.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,767.54x = 265,970,649.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,970,649.35/18,767.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,171.85

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