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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,785.28, 25,924.56 and 10,827.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,785.28, 25,924.56 and 10,827.36 is: 14,942.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,785.28 : 25,924.56 = 10,827.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,785.28/25,924.56 = 10,827.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,785.28x = 25,924.56 × 10,827.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,785.28x = 280,694,543.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,694,543.96/18,785.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,942.26

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