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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,795.72, 25,937.70 and 10,297.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,795.72, 25,937.70 and 10,297.43 is: 14,210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,795.72 : 25,937.70 = 10,297.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,795.72/25,937.70 = 10,297.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,795.72x = 25,937.70 × 10,297.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,795.72x = 267,091,709.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,091,709.95/18,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,210.24

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