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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,724.68, 25,839.90 and 10,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,724.68, 25,839.90 and 10,341 is: 14,270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,724.68 : 25,839.90 = 10,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,724.68/25,839.90 = 10,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,724.68x = 25,839.90 × 10,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,724.68x = 267,210,405.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,210,405.90/18,724.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,270.49

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