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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,778.29, 25,916.94 and 10,711.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,778.29, 25,916.94 and 10,711.98 is: 14,784.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,778.29 : 25,916.94 = 10,711.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,778.29/25,916.94 = 10,711.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,778.29x = 25,916.94 × 10,711.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,778.29x = 277,621,742.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,621,742.94/18,778.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,784.19

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