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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,770.38, 25,903.93 and 10,386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,770.38, 25,903.93 and 10,386.88 is: 14,334.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,770.38 : 25,903.93 = 10,386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,770.38/25,903.93 = 10,386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,770.38x = 25,903.93 × 10,386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,770.38x = 269,060,882.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,060,882.92/18,770.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,334.34

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