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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,724.76, 25,841.70 and 10,769.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,724.76, 25,841.70 and 10,769.54 is: 14,862.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,724.76 : 25,841.70 = 10,769.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,724.76/25,841.70 = 10,769.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,724.76x = 25,841.70 × 10,769.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,724.76x = 278,303,221.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,303,221.82/18,724.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,862.85

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