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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,738.36, 25,858.85 and 10,782.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,738.36, 25,858.85 and 10,782.14 is: 14,879.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,738.36 : 25,858.85 = 10,782.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,738.36/25,858.85 = 10,782.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,738.36x = 25,858.85 × 10,782.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,738.36x = 278,813,557.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,813,557.73/18,738.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,879.29

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