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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,791.91, 25,932.78 and 10,834.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,791.91, 25,932.78 and 10,834.07 is: 14,950.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,791.91 : 25,932.78 = 10,834.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,791.91/25,932.78 = 10,834.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,791.91x = 25,932.78 × 10,834.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,791.91x = 280,957,424.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,957,424.15/18,791.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,950.98

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