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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,749.16, 25,879.61 and 10,796.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,749.16, 25,879.61 and 10,796.69 is: 14,902.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,749.16 : 25,879.61 = 10,796.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,749.16/25,879.61 = 10,796.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,749.16x = 25,879.61 × 10,796.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,749.16x = 279,414,218.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,414,218.18/18,749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,902.76

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