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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,753.58, 25,878.99 and 10,368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,753.58, 25,878.99 and 10,368.46 is: 14,307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,753.58 : 25,878.99 = 10,368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,753.58/25,878.99 = 10,368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,753.58x = 25,878.99 × 10,368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,753.58x = 268,325,272.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,325,272.66/18,753.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,307.95

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