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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,768.72, 25,907.31 and 10,814.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,768.72, 25,907.31 and 10,814.10 is: 14,927.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,768.72 : 25,907.31 = 10,814.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,768.72/25,907.31 = 10,814.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,768.72x = 25,907.31 × 10,814.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,768.72x = 280,164,241.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,164,241.07/18,768.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,927.19

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