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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,778.73, 25,914.65 and 10,820.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,778.73, 25,914.65 and 10,820.94 is: 14,932.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,778.73 : 25,914.65 = 10,820.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,778.73/25,914.65 = 10,820.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,778.73x = 25,914.65 × 10,820.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,778.73x = 280,420,818.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,420,818.67/18,778.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,932.90

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