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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,729.56, 25,847.58 and 10,771.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,729.56, 25,847.58 and 10,771.79 is: 14,865.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,729.56 : 25,847.58 = 10,771.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,729.56/25,847.58 = 10,771.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,729.56x = 25,847.58 × 10,771.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,729.56x = 278,424,703.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,424,703.77/18,729.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,865.52

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