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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,727.98, 25,844.58 and 10,344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,727.98, 25,844.58 and 10,344.48 is: 14,275.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,727.98 : 25,844.58 = 10,344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,727.98/25,844.58 = 10,344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,727.98x = 25,844.58 × 10,344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,727.98x = 267,348,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,348,740.92/18,727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,275.36

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