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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,791.97, 25,926.60 and 10,834.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,791.97, 25,926.60 and 10,834.02 is: 14,947.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,791.97 : 25,926.60 = 10,834.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,791.97/25,926.60 = 10,834.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,791.97x = 25,926.60 × 10,834.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,791.97x = 280,889,302.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,889,302.93/18,791.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,947.30

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