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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,730.38, 25,847.23 and 10,772.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,730.38, 25,847.23 and 10,772.10 is: 14,865.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,730.38 : 25,847.23 = 10,772.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,730.38/25,847.23 = 10,772.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,730.38x = 25,847.23 × 10,772.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,730.38x = 278,428,946.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,428,946.28/18,730.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,865.10

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