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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,709.41, 25,823.43 and 10,756.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,709.41, 25,823.43 and 10,756.27 is: 14,846.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,709.41 : 25,823.43 = 10,756.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,709.41/25,823.43 = 10,756.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,709.41x = 25,823.43 × 10,756.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,709.41x = 277,763,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,763,602.51/18,709.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,846.20

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