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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,771.93, 25,905.26 and 10,274.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,771.93, 25,905.26 and 10,274.06 is: 14,178.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,771.93 : 25,905.26 = 10,274.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,771.93/25,905.26 = 10,274.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,771.93x = 25,905.26 × 10,274.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,771.93x = 266,152,014.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,152,014.66/18,771.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,178.19

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