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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,725.84, 25,841.46 and 10,227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,725.84, 25,841.46 and 10,227.94 is: 14,114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,725.84 : 25,841.46 = 10,227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,725.84/25,841.46 = 10,227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,725.84x = 25,841.46 × 10,227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,725.84x = 264,304,902.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,304,902.39/18,725.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,114.45

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