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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,757.04, 25,883.70 and 10,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,757.04, 25,883.70 and 10,373 is: 14,314.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,757.04 : 25,883.70 = 10,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,757.04/25,883.70 = 10,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,757.04x = 25,883.70 × 10,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,757.04x = 268,491,620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,491,620.10/18,757.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,314.18

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