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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,716.68, 25,830.93 and 10,759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,716.68, 25,830.93 and 10,759.24 is: 14,848.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,716.68 : 25,830.93 = 10,759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,716.68/25,830.93 = 10,759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,716.68x = 25,830.93 × 10,759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,716.68x = 277,921,175.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,921,175.29/18,716.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,848.85

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