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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,746.16, 25,868.40 and 10,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,746.16, 25,868.40 and 10,362 is: 14,298.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,746.16 : 25,868.40 = 10,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,746.16/25,868.40 = 10,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,746.16x = 25,868.40 × 10,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,746.16x = 268,048,360.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,048,360.80/18,746.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,298.84

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