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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806, 25,952.28 and 10,423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806, 25,952.28 and 10,423.04 is: 14,383.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806 : 25,952.28 = 10,423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806/25,952.28 = 10,423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806x = 25,952.28 × 10,423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806x = 270,501,652.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,501,652.53/18,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,383.80

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