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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,725.68, 25,841.08 and 10,342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,725.68, 25,841.08 and 10,342 is: 14,271.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,725.68 : 25,841.08 = 10,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,725.68/25,841.08 = 10,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,725.68x = 25,841.08 × 10,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,725.68x = 267,248,449.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,248,449.36/18,725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,271.76

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