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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,732.96, 25,851.47 and 10,349.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,732.96, 25,851.47 and 10,349.46 is: 14,282.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,732.96 : 25,851.47 = 10,349.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,732.96/25,851.47 = 10,349.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,732.96x = 25,851.47 × 10,349.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,732.96x = 267,548,702.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,548,702.96/18,732.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,282.24

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