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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.72, 25,866.82 and 10,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.72, 25,866.82 and 10,247.28 is: 14,140.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.72 : 25,866.82 = 10,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.72/25,866.82 = 10,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.72x = 25,866.82 × 10,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.72x = 265,064,547.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,064,547.25/18,744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,140.76

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