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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,752.84, 25,878.82 and 10,369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,752.84, 25,878.82 and 10,369.32 is: 14,309.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,752.84 : 25,878.82 = 10,369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,752.84/25,878.82 = 10,369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,752.84x = 25,878.82 × 10,369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,752.84x = 268,345,765.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,345,765.80/18,752.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,309.61

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