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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,730.06, 25,847.35 and 10,232.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,730.06, 25,847.35 and 10,232.19 is: 14,120.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,730.06 : 25,847.35 = 10,232.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,730.06/25,847.35 = 10,232.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,730.06x = 25,847.35 × 10,232.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,730.06x = 264,474,970.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,474,970.62/18,730.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,120.35

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