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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,727.68, 25,844.01 and 10,229.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,727.68, 25,844.01 and 10,229.79 is: 14,117.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,727.68 : 25,844.01 = 10,229.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,727.68/25,844.01 = 10,229.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,727.68x = 25,844.01 × 10,229.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,727.68x = 264,378,930.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,378,930.33/18,727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,117.02

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