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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,779.78, 25,917.90 and 10,396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,779.78, 25,917.90 and 10,396.28 is: 14,347.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,779.78 : 25,917.90 = 10,396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,779.78/25,917.90 = 10,396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,779.78x = 25,917.90 × 10,396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,779.78x = 269,449,745.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,449,745.41/18,779.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,347.86

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