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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,729.44, 25,846.88 and 10,346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,729.44, 25,846.88 and 10,346.24 is: 14,277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,729.44 : 25,846.88 = 10,346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,729.44/25,846.88 = 10,346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,729.44x = 25,846.88 × 10,346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,729.44x = 267,418,023.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,418,023.73/18,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,277.95

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