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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,729.68, 25,847.33 and 10,232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,729.68, 25,847.33 and 10,232.14 is: 14,120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,729.68 : 25,847.33 = 10,232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,729.68/25,847.33 = 10,232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,729.68x = 25,847.33 × 10,232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,729.68x = 264,473,383.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,473,383.41/18,729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,120.55

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