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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,767.41, 25,898.82 and 10,269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,767.41, 25,898.82 and 10,269.70 is: 14,172.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,767.41 : 25,898.82 = 10,269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,767.41/25,898.82 = 10,269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,767.41x = 25,898.82 × 10,269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,767.41x = 265,973,111.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,973,111.75/18,767.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,172.07

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