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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.12, 25,867.98 and 10,361.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.12, 25,867.98 and 10,361.40 is: 14,299.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.12 : 25,867.98 = 10,361.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.12/25,867.98 = 10,361.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.12x = 25,867.98 × 10,361.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.12x = 268,028,487.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,028,487.97/18,744.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,299.34

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