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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,786.54, 25,924.39 and 10,402.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,786.54, 25,924.39 and 10,402.50 is: 14,354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,786.54 : 25,924.39 = 10,402.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,786.54/25,924.39 = 10,402.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,786.54x = 25,924.39 × 10,402.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,786.54x = 269,678,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,678,466.98/18,786.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,354.88

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