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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,773.96, 25,907.70 and 10,390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,773.96, 25,907.70 and 10,390.52 is: 14,338.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,773.96 : 25,907.70 = 10,390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,773.96/25,907.70 = 10,390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,773.96x = 25,907.70 × 10,390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,773.96x = 269,194,475.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,194,475.00/18,773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,338.72

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