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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,771.56, 25,904.82 and 10,388.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,771.56, 25,904.82 and 10,388.12 is: 14,335.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,771.56 : 25,904.82 = 10,388.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,771.56/25,904.82 = 10,388.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,771.56x = 25,904.82 × 10,388.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,771.56x = 269,102,378.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,102,378.74/18,771.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,335.64

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