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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,411.87, 25,407.26 and 10,858.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,411.87, 25,407.26 and 10,858.52 is: 14,984.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,411.87 : 25,407.26 = 10,858.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,411.87/25,407.26 = 10,858.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,411.87x = 25,407.26 × 10,858.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,411.87x = 275,885,250.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,885,250.08/18,411.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,984.10

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