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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,773.73, 25,906.89 and 10,817.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,773.73, 25,906.89 and 10,817.10 is: 14,927.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,773.73 : 25,906.89 = 10,817.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,773.73/25,906.89 = 10,817.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,773.73x = 25,906.89 × 10,817.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,773.73x = 280,237,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,237,419.82/18,773.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,927.10

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