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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,237.82, 25,174.47 and 10,686.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,237.82, 25,174.47 and 10,686.59 is: 14,751.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,237.82 : 25,174.47 = 10,686.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,237.82/25,174.47 = 10,686.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,237.82x = 25,174.47 × 10,686.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,237.82x = 269,029,302.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,029,302.29/18,237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,751.18

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