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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,730.36, 25,849.38 and 10,348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,730.36, 25,849.38 and 10,348.12 is: 14,281.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,730.36 : 25,849.38 = 10,348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,730.36/25,849.38 = 10,348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,730.36x = 25,849.38 × 10,348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,730.36x = 267,492,486.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,492,486.17/18,730.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,281.23

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