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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,761.55, 25,882.91 and 10,802.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,761.55, 25,882.91 and 10,802.09 is: 14,902.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,761.55 : 25,882.91 = 10,802.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,761.55/25,882.91 = 10,802.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,761.55x = 25,882.91 × 10,802.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,761.55x = 279,589,339.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,589,339.86/18,761.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,902.25

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