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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,803.76, 25,949.68 and 10,420.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,803.76, 25,949.68 and 10,420.32 is: 14,380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,803.76 : 25,949.68 = 10,420.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,803.76/25,949.68 = 10,420.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,803.76x = 25,949.68 × 10,420.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,803.76x = 270,403,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,403,969.50/18,803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,380.31

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