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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,725.36, 25,832.97 and 10,765.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,725.36, 25,832.97 and 10,765.90 is: 14,852.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,725.36 : 25,832.97 = 10,765.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,725.36/25,832.97 = 10,765.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,725.36x = 25,832.97 × 10,765.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,725.36x = 278,115,171.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,115,171.72/18,725.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,852.33

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