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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,804, 25,949.52 and 10,421.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,804, 25,949.52 and 10,421.04 is: 14,381.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,804 : 25,949.52 = 10,421.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,804/25,949.52 = 10,421.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,804x = 25,949.52 × 10,421.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,804x = 270,420,985.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,420,985.90/18,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,381.04

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