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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,473.70, 25,492.62 and 10,920.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,473.70, 25,492.62 and 10,920.72 is: 15,069.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,473.70 : 25,492.62 = 10,920.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,473.70/25,492.62 = 10,920.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,473.70x = 25,492.62 × 10,920.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,473.70x = 278,397,765.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,397,765.09/18,473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,069.95

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