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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,720.78, 25,834.68 and 10,337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,720.78, 25,834.68 and 10,337.28 is: 14,265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,720.78 : 25,834.68 = 10,337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,720.78/25,834.68 = 10,337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,720.78x = 25,834.68 × 10,337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,720.78x = 267,060,320.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,060,320.87/18,720.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,265.45

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