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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,774, 25,913.90 and 10,821.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,774, 25,913.90 and 10,821.53 is: 14,937.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,774 : 25,913.90 = 10,821.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,774/25,913.90 = 10,821.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,774x = 25,913.90 × 10,821.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,774x = 280,427,862.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,427,862.59/18,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,937.03

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