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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,780.39, 25,914.74 and 10,822.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,780.39, 25,914.74 and 10,822.95 is: 14,934.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,780.39 : 25,914.74 = 10,822.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,780.39/25,914.74 = 10,822.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,780.39x = 25,914.74 × 10,822.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,780.39x = 280,473,881.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,473,881.17/18,780.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,934.40

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