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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,768.65, 25,901.04 and 10,271.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,768.65, 25,901.04 and 10,271.51 is: 14,174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,768.65 : 25,901.04 = 10,271.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,768.65/25,901.04 = 10,271.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,768.65x = 25,901.04 × 10,271.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,768.65x = 266,042,791.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,042,791.37/18,768.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,174.85

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