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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,787.63, 25,926.93 and 10,404.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,787.63, 25,926.93 and 10,404.13 is: 14,357.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,787.63 : 25,926.93 = 10,404.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,787.63/25,926.93 = 10,404.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,787.63x = 25,926.93 × 10,404.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,787.63x = 269,747,150.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,747,150.22/18,787.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,357.70

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