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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,774.59, 25,909.74 and 10,391.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,774.59, 25,909.74 and 10,391.09 is: 14,340.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,774.59 : 25,909.74 = 10,391.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,774.59/25,909.74 = 10,391.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,774.59x = 25,909.74 × 10,391.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,774.59x = 269,230,310.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,230,310.67/18,774.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,340.15

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