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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,752.67, 25,881.63 and 10,793.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,752.67, 25,881.63 and 10,793.22 is: 14,896.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,752.67 : 25,881.63 = 10,793.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,752.67/25,881.63 = 10,793.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,752.67x = 25,881.63 × 10,793.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,752.67x = 279,346,126.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,346,126.55/18,752.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,896.34

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