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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,731.02, 25,848.82 and 10,233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,731.02, 25,848.82 and 10,233.26 is: 14,121.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,731.02 : 25,848.82 = 10,233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,731.02/25,848.82 = 10,233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,731.02x = 25,848.82 × 10,233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,731.02x = 264,517,695.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,517,695.75/18,731.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,121.91

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