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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,759.06, 25,886.64 and 10,799.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,759.06, 25,886.64 and 10,799.58 is: 14,902.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,759.06 : 25,886.64 = 10,799.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,759.06/25,886.64 = 10,799.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,759.06x = 25,886.64 × 10,799.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,759.06x = 279,564,839.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,564,839.61/18,759.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,902.92

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