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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,788.10, 25,926.89 and 10,830.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,788.10, 25,926.89 and 10,830.66 is: 14,945.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,788.10 : 25,926.89 = 10,830.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,788.10/25,926.89 = 10,830.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,788.10x = 25,926.89 × 10,830.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,788.10x = 280,805,330.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,805,330.45/18,788.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,945.91

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