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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,727.23, 25,842.68 and 10,343.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,727.23, 25,842.68 and 10,343.55 is: 14,273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,727.23 : 25,842.68 = 10,343.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,727.23/25,842.68 = 10,343.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,727.23x = 25,842.68 × 10,343.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,727.23x = 267,305,001.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,305,001.00/18,727.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,273.60

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