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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.06, 25,866.84 and 10,360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.06, 25,866.84 and 10,360.56 is: 14,297.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.06 : 25,866.84 = 10,360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.06/25,866.84 = 10,360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.06x = 25,866.84 × 10,360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.06x = 267,994,947.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,994,947.83/18,744.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,297.59

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