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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,840.54, 25,999.97 and 10,342.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,840.54, 25,999.97 and 10,342.71 is: 14,272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,840.54 : 25,999.97 = 10,342.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,840.54/25,999.97 = 10,342.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,840.54x = 25,999.97 × 10,342.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,840.54x = 268,910,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,910,149.72/18,840.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,272.95

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