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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,760.92, 25,889.13 and 10,377.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,760.92, 25,889.13 and 10,377.42 is: 14,320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,760.92 : 25,889.13 = 10,377.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,760.92/25,889.13 = 10,377.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,760.92x = 25,889.13 × 10,377.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,760.92x = 268,662,375.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,662,375.44/18,760.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,320.32

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