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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,748.41, 25,878.57 and 10,795.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,748.41, 25,878.57 and 10,795.94 is: 14,901.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,748.41 : 25,878.57 = 10,795.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,748.41/25,878.57 = 10,795.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,748.41x = 25,878.57 × 10,795.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,748.41x = 279,383,359.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,383,359.61/18,748.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,901.71

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