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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,773.61, 25,906.59 and 10,274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,773.61, 25,906.59 and 10,274.07 is: 14,177.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,773.61 : 25,906.59 = 10,274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,773.61/25,906.59 = 10,274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,773.61x = 25,906.59 × 10,274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,773.61x = 266,166,119.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,166,119.12/18,773.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,177.67

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