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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,799.02, 25,948.35 and 10,846.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,799.02, 25,948.35 and 10,846.44 is: 14,971.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,799.02 : 25,948.35 = 10,846.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,799.02/25,948.35 = 10,846.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,799.02x = 25,948.35 × 10,846.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,799.02x = 281,447,221.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,447,221.37/18,799.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,971.38

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