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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,755.96, 25,888.82 and 10,803.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,755.96, 25,888.82 and 10,803.84 is: 14,912.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,755.96 : 25,888.82 = 10,803.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,755.96/25,888.82 = 10,803.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,755.96x = 25,888.82 × 10,803.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,755.96x = 279,698,669.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,698,669.07/18,755.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,912.52

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