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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.03, 25,867.54 and 10,786.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.03, 25,867.54 and 10,786.28 is: 14,885.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.03 : 25,867.54 = 10,786.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.03/25,867.54 = 10,786.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.03x = 25,867.54 × 10,786.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.03x = 279,014,607.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,014,607.50/18,744.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,885.52

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