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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,761.38, 25,886.88 and 10,801.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,761.38, 25,886.88 and 10,801.52 is: 14,903.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,761.38 : 25,886.88 = 10,801.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,761.38/25,886.88 = 10,801.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,761.38x = 25,886.88 × 10,801.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,761.38x = 279,617,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,617,652.06/18,761.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,903.90

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