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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,687.78, 25,787.97 and 10,304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,687.78, 25,787.97 and 10,304.28 is: 14,219.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,687.78 : 25,787.97 = 10,304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,687.78/25,787.97 = 10,304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,687.78x = 25,787.97 × 10,304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,687.78x = 265,726,463.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,726,463.51/18,687.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,219.26

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