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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,780.62, 25,918.51 and 10,823.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,780.62, 25,918.51 and 10,823.36 is: 14,936.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,780.62 : 25,918.51 = 10,823.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,780.62/25,918.51 = 10,823.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,780.62x = 25,918.51 × 10,823.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,780.62x = 280,525,180.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,525,180.68/18,780.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,936.95

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