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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,803.68, 25,951.80 and 10,844.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,803.68, 25,951.80 and 10,844.32 is: 14,966.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,803.68 : 25,951.80 = 10,844.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,803.68/25,951.80 = 10,844.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,803.68x = 25,951.80 × 10,844.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,803.68x = 281,429,623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,429,623.78/18,803.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,966.73

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