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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,710.88, 25,821.05 and 10,327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,710.88, 25,821.05 and 10,327.38 is: 14,251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,710.88 : 25,821.05 = 10,327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,710.88/25,821.05 = 10,327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,710.88x = 25,821.05 × 10,327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,710.88x = 266,663,795.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,663,795.35/18,710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,251.80

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