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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,799.61, 25,941.74 and 10,840.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,799.61, 25,941.74 and 10,840.29 is: 14,958.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,799.61 : 25,941.74 = 10,840.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,799.61/25,941.74 = 10,840.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,799.61x = 25,941.74 × 10,840.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,799.61x = 281,215,930.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,215,930.50/18,799.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,958.61

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