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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.68, 25,868.66 and 10,361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.68, 25,868.66 and 10,361 is: 14,298.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.68 : 25,868.66 = 10,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.68/25,868.66 = 10,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.68x = 25,868.66 × 10,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.68x = 268,025,186.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,025,186.26/18,744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,298.73

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