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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,672.59, 25,767.85 and 10,174.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,672.59, 25,767.85 and 10,174.77 is: 14,041.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,672.59 : 25,767.85 = 10,174.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,672.59/25,767.85 = 10,174.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,672.59x = 25,767.85 × 10,174.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,672.59x = 262,181,999.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,181,999.26/18,672.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,041.01

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