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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,727.84, 25,844.40 and 10,344.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,727.84, 25,844.40 and 10,344.32 is: 14,275.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,727.84 : 25,844.40 = 10,344.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,727.84/25,844.40 = 10,344.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,727.84x = 25,844.40 × 10,344.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,727.84x = 267,342,743.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,342,743.81/18,727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,275.15

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