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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,804.57, 25,950.39 and 10,421.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,804.57, 25,950.39 and 10,421.07 is: 14,381.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,804.57 : 25,950.39 = 10,421.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,804.57/25,950.39 = 10,421.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,804.57x = 25,950.39 × 10,421.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,804.57x = 270,430,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,430,830.72/18,804.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,381.12

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