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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,747, 25,870.89 and 10,363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,747, 25,870.89 and 10,363.50 is: 14,301.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,747 : 25,870.89 = 10,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,747/25,870.89 = 10,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,747x = 25,870.89 × 10,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,747x = 268,112,968.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,112,968.52/18,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,301.65

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