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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,804.78, 25,949.43 and 10,421.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,804.78, 25,949.43 and 10,421.34 is: 14,380.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,804.78 : 25,949.43 = 10,421.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,804.78/25,949.43 = 10,421.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,804.78x = 25,949.43 × 10,421.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,804.78x = 270,427,832.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,427,832.84/18,804.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,380.80

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