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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,726.73, 25,842.48 and 10,228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,726.73, 25,842.48 and 10,228.52 is: 14,115.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,726.73 : 25,842.48 = 10,228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,726.73/25,842.48 = 10,228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,726.73x = 25,842.48 × 10,228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,726.73x = 264,330,323.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,330,323.53/18,726.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,115.14

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