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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,805.02, 25,951.80 and 10,421.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,805.02, 25,951.80 and 10,421.52 is: 14,382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,805.02 : 25,951.80 = 10,421.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,805.02/25,951.80 = 10,421.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,805.02x = 25,951.80 × 10,421.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,805.02x = 270,457,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,457,202.74/18,805.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,382.18

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