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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,751.98, 25,878.63 and 10,369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,751.98, 25,878.63 and 10,369.02 is: 14,309.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,751.98 : 25,878.63 = 10,369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,751.98/25,878.63 = 10,369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,751.98x = 25,878.63 × 10,369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,751.98x = 268,336,032.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,336,032.04/18,751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,309.74

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