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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.65, 25,867.86 and 10,246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.65, 25,867.86 and 10,246.64 is: 14,140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.65 : 25,867.86 = 10,246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.65/25,867.86 = 10,246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.65x = 25,867.86 × 10,246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.65x = 265,058,481.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,058,481.23/18,744.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,140.49

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