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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,710.91, 25,825.50 and 10,757.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,710.91, 25,825.50 and 10,757.77 is: 14,848.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,710.91 : 25,825.50 = 10,757.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,710.91/25,825.50 = 10,757.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,710.91x = 25,825.50 × 10,757.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,710.91x = 277,824,606.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,824,606.22/18,710.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,848.27

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