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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,738.92, 25,858.94 and 10,241.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,738.92, 25,858.94 and 10,241.33 is: 14,132.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,738.92 : 25,858.94 = 10,241.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,738.92/25,858.94 = 10,241.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,738.92x = 25,858.94 × 10,241.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,738.92x = 264,829,757.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,829,757.49/18,738.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,132.60

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