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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,772.84, 25,905.50 and 10,705.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,772.84, 25,905.50 and 10,705.31 is: 14,772.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,772.84 : 25,905.50 = 10,705.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,772.84/25,905.50 = 10,705.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,772.84x = 25,905.50 × 10,705.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,772.84x = 277,326,354.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,326,354.68/18,772.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,772.74

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