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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,676.74, 25,774.02 and 10,293.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,676.74, 25,774.02 and 10,293.24 is: 14,204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,676.74 : 25,774.02 = 10,293.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,676.74/25,774.02 = 10,293.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,676.74x = 25,774.02 × 10,293.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,676.74x = 265,298,173.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,298,173.62/18,676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,204.74

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