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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,734.46, 25,852.83 and 10,771.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,734.46, 25,852.83 and 10,771.26 is: 14,863.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,734.46 : 25,852.83 = 10,771.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,734.46/25,852.83 = 10,771.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,734.46x = 25,852.83 × 10,771.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,734.46x = 278,467,553.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,467,553.67/18,734.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,863.92

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