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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,799.92, 25,942.74 and 10,734.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,799.92, 25,942.74 and 10,734.49 is: 14,812.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,799.92 : 25,942.74 = 10,734.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,799.92/25,942.74 = 10,734.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,799.92x = 25,942.74 × 10,734.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,799.92x = 278,482,083.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,482,083.10/18,799.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,812.94

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