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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.59, 25,866.77 and 10,787.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.59, 25,866.77 and 10,787.10 is: 14,885.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.59 : 25,866.77 = 10,787.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.59/25,866.77 = 10,787.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.59x = 25,866.77 × 10,787.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.59x = 279,027,434.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,027,434.67/18,744.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,885.76

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