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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,748.08, 25,871.24 and 10,364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,748.08, 25,871.24 and 10,364.08 is: 14,301.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,748.08 : 25,871.24 = 10,364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,748.08/25,871.24 = 10,364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,748.08x = 25,871.24 × 10,364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,748.08x = 268,131,601.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,131,601.06/18,748.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,301.82

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