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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,713.58, 25,823.79 and 10,328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,713.58, 25,823.79 and 10,328.46 is: 14,252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,713.58 : 25,823.79 = 10,328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,713.58/25,823.79 = 10,328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,713.58x = 25,823.79 × 10,328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,713.58x = 266,719,982.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,719,982.06/18,713.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,252.75

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