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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,727.38, 25,843.96 and 10,229.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,727.38, 25,843.96 and 10,229.35 is: 14,116.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,727.38 : 25,843.96 = 10,229.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,727.38/25,843.96 = 10,229.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,727.38x = 25,843.96 × 10,229.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,727.38x = 264,366,945.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,366,945.20/18,727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,116.60

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