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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,748, 25,873.86 and 10,366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,748, 25,873.86 and 10,366.12 is: 14,306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,748 : 25,873.86 = 10,366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,748/25,873.86 = 10,366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,748x = 25,873.86 × 10,366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,748x = 268,211,537.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,211,537.62/18,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,306.14

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