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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,805.84, 25,954.66 and 10,847.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,805.84, 25,954.66 and 10,847.89 is: 14,971.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,805.84 : 25,954.66 = 10,847.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,805.84/25,954.66 = 10,847.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,805.84x = 25,954.66 × 10,847.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,805.84x = 281,553,342.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,553,342.67/18,805.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,971.59

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