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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,710.68, 25,820.58 and 10,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,710.68, 25,820.58 and 10,327 is: 14,251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,710.68 : 25,820.58 = 10,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,710.68/25,820.58 = 10,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,710.68x = 25,820.58 × 10,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,710.68x = 266,649,129.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,649,129.66/18,710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,251.17

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