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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,406.96, 25,398.56 and 10,852.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,406.96, 25,398.56 and 10,852.28 is: 14,974.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,406.96 : 25,398.56 = 10,852.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,406.96/25,398.56 = 10,852.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,406.96x = 25,398.56 × 10,852.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,406.96x = 275,632,280.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,632,280.10/18,406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,974.35

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