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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,771.52, 25,904.88 and 10,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,771.52, 25,904.88 and 10,388 is: 14,335.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,771.52 : 25,904.88 = 10,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,771.52/25,904.88 = 10,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,771.52x = 25,904.88 × 10,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,771.52x = 269,099,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,099,893.44/18,771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,335.54

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