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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,729.55, 25,846.34 and 10,231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,729.55, 25,846.34 and 10,231.70 is: 14,119.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,729.55 : 25,846.34 = 10,231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,729.55/25,846.34 = 10,231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,729.55x = 25,846.34 × 10,231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,729.55x = 264,452,019.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,452,019.53/18,729.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,119.51

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