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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806, 25,954.87 and 10,848.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806, 25,954.87 and 10,848.05 is: 14,971.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806 : 25,954.87 = 10,848.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806/25,954.87 = 10,848.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806x = 25,954.87 × 10,848.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806x = 281,559,727.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,559,727.50/18,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,971.80

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