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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,349.79, 25,322.28 and 10,796.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,349.79, 25,322.28 and 10,796.61 is: 14,899.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,349.79 : 25,322.28 = 10,796.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,349.79/25,322.28 = 10,796.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,349.79x = 25,322.28 × 10,796.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,349.79x = 273,394,781.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,394,781.47/18,349.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,899.07

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