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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,792.56, 25,934.10 and 10,833.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,792.56, 25,934.10 and 10,833.44 is: 14,950.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,792.56 : 25,934.10 = 10,833.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,792.56/25,934.10 = 10,833.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,792.56x = 25,934.10 × 10,833.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,792.56x = 280,955,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,955,516.30/18,792.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,950.36

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