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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,787.46, 25,929.63 and 10,832.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,787.46, 25,929.63 and 10,832.24 is: 14,950.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,787.46 : 25,929.63 = 10,832.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,787.46/25,929.63 = 10,832.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,787.46x = 25,929.63 × 10,832.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,787.46x = 280,875,845.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,875,845.62/18,787.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,950.18

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