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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,392.84, 25,381.86 and 10,839.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,392.84, 25,381.86 and 10,839.48 is: 14,958.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,392.84 : 25,381.86 = 10,839.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,392.84/25,381.86 = 10,839.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,392.84x = 25,381.86 × 10,839.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,392.84x = 275,126,163.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,126,163.83/18,392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,958.33

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