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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,792.97, 25,927.98 and 10,835.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,792.97, 25,927.98 and 10,835.02 is: 14,948.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,792.97 : 25,927.98 = 10,835.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,792.97/25,927.98 = 10,835.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,792.97x = 25,927.98 × 10,835.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,792.97x = 280,930,181.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,930,181.86/18,792.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,948.68

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