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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,701.65, 25,809.27 and 10,744.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,701.65, 25,809.27 and 10,744.39 is: 14,827.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,701.65 : 25,809.27 = 10,744.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,701.65/25,809.27 = 10,744.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,701.65x = 25,809.27 × 10,744.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,701.65x = 277,304,854.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,304,854.47/18,701.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,827.83

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