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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,791.51, 25,926.40 and 10,832.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,791.51, 25,926.40 and 10,832.65 is: 14,945.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,791.51 : 25,926.40 = 10,832.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,791.51/25,926.40 = 10,832.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,791.51x = 25,926.40 × 10,832.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,791.51x = 280,851,616.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,851,616.96/18,791.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,945.67

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