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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,803.28, 25,947.36 and 10,419.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,803.28, 25,947.36 and 10,419.84 is: 14,378.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,803.28 : 25,947.36 = 10,419.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,803.28/25,947.36 = 10,419.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,803.28x = 25,947.36 × 10,419.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,803.28x = 270,367,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,367,339.62/18,803.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,378.73

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