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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,770.52, 25,903.31 and 10,272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,770.52, 25,903.31 and 10,272.64 is: 14,176.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,770.52 : 25,903.31 = 10,272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,770.52/25,903.31 = 10,272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,770.52x = 25,903.31 × 10,272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,770.52x = 266,095,378.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,095,378.44/18,770.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,176.24

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