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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,759.12, 25,884.52 and 10,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,759.12, 25,884.52 and 10,374 is: 14,314.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,759.12 : 25,884.52 = 10,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,759.12/25,884.52 = 10,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,759.12x = 25,884.52 × 10,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,759.12x = 268,526,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,526,010.48/18,759.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,314.42

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