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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,257.54, 25,197.33 and 10,704.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,257.54, 25,197.33 and 10,704.19 is: 14,772.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,257.54 : 25,197.33 = 10,704.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,257.54/25,197.33 = 10,704.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,257.54x = 25,197.33 × 10,704.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,257.54x = 269,717,044.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,717,044.05/18,257.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,772.91

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