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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,741.96, 25,863.89 and 10,358.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,741.96, 25,863.89 and 10,358.46 is: 14,294.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,741.96 : 25,863.89 = 10,358.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,741.96/25,863.89 = 10,358.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,741.96x = 25,863.89 × 10,358.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,741.96x = 267,910,018.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,910,018.22/18,741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,294.66

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