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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,731.54, 25,846.89 and 10,770.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,731.54, 25,846.89 and 10,770.86 is: 14,862.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,731.54 : 25,846.89 = 10,770.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,731.54/25,846.89 = 10,770.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,731.54x = 25,846.89 × 10,770.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,731.54x = 278,393,233.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,393,233.63/18,731.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,862.27

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