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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,699.78, 25,805.72 and 10,741.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,699.78, 25,805.72 and 10,741.46 is: 14,823.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,699.78 : 25,805.72 = 10,741.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,699.78/25,805.72 = 10,741.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,699.78x = 25,805.72 × 10,741.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,699.78x = 277,191,109.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,191,109.15/18,699.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,823.23

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