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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,720.36, 25,833.78 and 10,336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,720.36, 25,833.78 and 10,336.68 is: 14,264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,720.36 : 25,833.78 = 10,336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,720.36/25,833.78 = 10,336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,720.36x = 25,833.78 × 10,336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,720.36x = 267,035,517.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,035,517.05/18,720.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,264.44

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