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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,738, 25,858.51 and 10,354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,738, 25,858.51 and 10,354.50 is: 14,289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,738 : 25,858.51 = 10,354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,738/25,858.51 = 10,354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,738x = 25,858.51 × 10,354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,738x = 267,751,915.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,751,915.91/18,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,289.25

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