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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,794, 25,936.53 and 10,410.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,794, 25,936.53 and 10,410.50 is: 14,366.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,794 : 25,936.53 = 10,410.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,794/25,936.53 = 10,410.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,794x = 25,936.53 × 10,410.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,794x = 270,012,245.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,012,245.57/18,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,366.94

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