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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,791.70, 25,930.92 and 10,834.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,791.70, 25,930.92 and 10,834.53 is: 14,950.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,791.70 : 25,930.92 = 10,834.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,791.70/25,930.92 = 10,834.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,791.70x = 25,930.92 × 10,834.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,791.70x = 280,949,330.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,949,330.67/18,791.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,950.71

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