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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,737.78, 25,856.97 and 10,354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,737.78, 25,856.97 and 10,354.46 is: 14,288.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,737.78 : 25,856.97 = 10,354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,737.78/25,856.97 = 10,354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,737.78x = 25,856.97 × 10,354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,737.78x = 267,734,961.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,734,961.59/18,737.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,288.51

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