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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,768.88, 25,901.86 and 10,385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,768.88, 25,901.86 and 10,385.38 is: 14,332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,768.88 : 25,901.86 = 10,385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,768.88/25,901.86 = 10,385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,768.88x = 25,901.86 × 10,385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,768.88x = 269,000,529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,000,529.30/18,768.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,332.27

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