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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,761.59, 25,891.02 and 10,263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,761.59, 25,891.02 and 10,263.74 is: 14,163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,761.59 : 25,891.02 = 10,263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,761.59/25,891.02 = 10,263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,761.59x = 25,891.02 × 10,263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,761.59x = 265,738,762.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,738,762.34/18,761.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,163.98

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