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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,759.84, 25,888.68 and 10,376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,759.84, 25,888.68 and 10,376.34 is: 14,319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,759.84 : 25,888.68 = 10,376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,759.84/25,888.68 = 10,376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,759.84x = 25,888.68 × 10,376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,759.84x = 268,629,745.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,629,745.83/18,759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,319.40

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