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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,774.64, 25,909.80 and 10,391.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,774.64, 25,909.80 and 10,391.14 is: 14,340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,774.64 : 25,909.80 = 10,391.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,774.64/25,909.80 = 10,391.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,774.64x = 25,909.80 × 10,391.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,774.64x = 269,232,359.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,232,359.17/18,774.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,340.21

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