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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,785.76, 25,918.47 and 10,826.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,785.76, 25,918.47 and 10,826.91 is: 14,937.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,785.76 : 25,918.47 = 10,826.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,785.76/25,918.47 = 10,826.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,785.76x = 25,918.47 × 10,826.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,785.76x = 280,616,942.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,616,942.03/18,785.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,937.75

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