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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.87, 25,870.59 and 10,786.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.87, 25,870.59 and 10,786.89 is: 14,887.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.87 : 25,870.59 = 10,786.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.87/25,870.59 = 10,786.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.87x = 25,870.59 × 10,786.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.87x = 279,063,208.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,063,208.57/18,744.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,887.44

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