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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.95, 25,867.56 and 10,247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.95, 25,867.56 and 10,247.10 is: 14,140.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.95 : 25,867.56 = 10,247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.95/25,867.56 = 10,247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.95x = 25,867.56 × 10,247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.95x = 265,067,474.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,067,474.08/18,744.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,140.74

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