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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,727.98, 25,844.76 and 10,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,727.98, 25,844.76 and 10,230.24 is: 14,117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,727.98 : 25,844.76 = 10,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,727.98/25,844.76 = 10,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,727.98x = 25,844.76 × 10,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,727.98x = 264,398,097.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,398,097.54/18,727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,117.81

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