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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,818.54, 25,969.76 and 10,320.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,818.54, 25,969.76 and 10,320.74 is: 14,242.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,818.54 : 25,969.76 = 10,320.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,818.54/25,969.76 = 10,320.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,818.54x = 25,969.76 × 10,320.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,818.54x = 268,027,140.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,027,140.82/18,818.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,242.72

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