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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,731.84, 25,849.49 and 10,233.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,731.84, 25,849.49 and 10,233.99 is: 14,122.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,731.84 : 25,849.49 = 10,233.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,731.84/25,849.49 = 10,233.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,731.84x = 25,849.49 × 10,233.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,731.84x = 264,543,371.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,543,371.00/18,731.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,122.66

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