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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,792.35, 25,933.86 and 10,725.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,792.35, 25,933.86 and 10,725.84 is: 14,801.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,792.35 : 25,933.86 = 10,725.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,792.35/25,933.86 = 10,725.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,792.35x = 25,933.86 × 10,725.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,792.35x = 278,162,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,162,432.94/18,792.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,801.90

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