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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.76, 25,253.87 and 10,746.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.76, 25,253.87 and 10,746.18 is: 14,829.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.76 : 25,253.87 = 10,746.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.76/25,253.87 = 10,746.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.76x = 25,253.87 × 10,746.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.76x = 271,382,632.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,382,632.72/18,299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,829.85

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