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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,778.65, 25,917.56 and 10,714.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,778.65, 25,917.56 and 10,714.93 is: 14,788.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,778.65 : 25,917.56 = 10,714.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,778.65/25,917.56 = 10,714.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,778.65x = 25,917.56 × 10,714.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,778.65x = 277,704,841.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,704,841.17/18,778.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,788.33

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