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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,791.35, 25,932.48 and 10,724.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,791.35, 25,932.48 and 10,724.84 is: 14,800.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,791.35 : 25,932.48 = 10,724.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,791.35/25,932.48 = 10,724.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,791.35x = 25,932.48 × 10,724.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,791.35x = 278,121,620.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,121,620.87/18,791.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,800.52

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