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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,730.06, 25,848.69 and 10,772.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,730.06, 25,848.69 and 10,772.11 is: 14,866.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,730.06 : 25,848.69 = 10,772.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,730.06/25,848.69 = 10,772.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,730.06x = 25,848.69 × 10,772.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,730.06x = 278,444,932.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,444,932.04/18,730.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,866.21

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