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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,759.46, 25,887.96 and 10,375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,759.46, 25,887.96 and 10,375.96 is: 14,318.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,759.46 : 25,887.96 = 10,375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,759.46/25,887.96 = 10,375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,759.46x = 25,887.96 × 10,375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,759.46x = 268,612,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,612,437.44/18,759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,318.77

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