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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,729.77, 25,852.84 and 10,777.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,729.77, 25,852.84 and 10,777.25 is: 14,875.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,729.77 : 25,852.84 = 10,777.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,729.77/25,852.84 = 10,777.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,729.77x = 25,852.84 × 10,777.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,729.77x = 278,622,557.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,622,557.58/18,729.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,875.92

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