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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,745.52, 25,868.88 and 10,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,745.52, 25,868.88 and 10,362 is: 14,299.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,745.52 : 25,868.88 = 10,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,745.52/25,868.88 = 10,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,745.52x = 25,868.88 × 10,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,745.52x = 268,053,334.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,053,334.56/18,745.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,299.59

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