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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,746.68, 25,870.32 and 10,363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,746.68, 25,870.32 and 10,363.18 is: 14,301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,746.68 : 25,870.32 = 10,363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,746.68/25,870.32 = 10,363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,746.68x = 25,870.32 × 10,363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,746.68x = 268,098,782.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,098,782.82/18,746.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,301.13

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