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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.48, 25,865.46 and 10,785.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.48, 25,865.46 and 10,785.15 is: 14,882.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.48 : 25,865.46 = 10,785.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.48/25,865.46 = 10,785.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.48x = 25,865.46 × 10,785.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.48x = 278,962,865.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,962,865.92/18,744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,882.40

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