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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.60, 25,867.66 and 10,246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.60, 25,867.66 and 10,246.74 is: 14,140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.60 : 25,867.66 = 10,246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.60/25,867.66 = 10,246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.60x = 25,867.66 × 10,246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.60x = 265,059,135.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,059,135.19/18,744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,140.56

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