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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,791.30, 25,932.68 and 10,407.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,791.30, 25,932.68 and 10,407.80 is: 14,363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,791.30 : 25,932.68 = 10,407.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,791.30/25,932.68 = 10,407.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,791.30x = 25,932.68 × 10,407.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,791.30x = 269,901,965.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,901,965.20/18,791.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,363.14

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