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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,712.08, 25,823.85 and 10,755.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,712.08, 25,823.85 and 10,755.54 is: 14,843.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,712.08 : 25,823.85 = 10,755.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,712.08/25,823.85 = 10,755.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,712.08x = 25,823.85 × 10,755.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,712.08x = 277,749,451.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,749,451.63/18,712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,843.32

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