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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.74, 25,215.26 and 10,720.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.74, 25,215.26 and 10,720.24 is: 14,789.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.74 : 25,215.26 = 10,720.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.74/25,215.26 = 10,720.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.74x = 25,215.26 × 10,720.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.74x = 270,313,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,313,638.86/18,277.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,789.23

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