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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,702.90, 25,811.46 and 10,747.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,702.90, 25,811.46 and 10,747.89 is: 14,832.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,702.90 : 25,811.46 = 10,747.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,702.90/25,811.46 = 10,747.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,702.90x = 25,811.46 × 10,747.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,702.90x = 277,418,732.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,418,732.82/18,702.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,832.93

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