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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,772.73, 25,905.51 and 10,816.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,772.73, 25,905.51 and 10,816.10 is: 14,925.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,772.73 : 25,905.51 = 10,816.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,772.73/25,905.51 = 10,816.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,772.73x = 25,905.51 × 10,816.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,772.73x = 280,196,586.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,196,586.71/18,772.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,925.72

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