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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,730.06, 25,848.23 and 10,772.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,730.06, 25,848.23 and 10,772.28 is: 14,866.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,730.06 : 25,848.23 = 10,772.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,730.06/25,848.23 = 10,772.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,730.06x = 25,848.23 × 10,772.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,730.06x = 278,444,371.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,444,371.06/18,730.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,866.18

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