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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,770.70, 25,903.34 and 10,272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,770.70, 25,903.34 and 10,272.74 is: 14,176.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,770.70 : 25,903.34 = 10,272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,770.70/25,903.34 = 10,272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,770.70x = 25,903.34 × 10,272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,770.70x = 266,098,392.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,098,392.72/18,770.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,176.26

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