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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806.10, 25,957.08 and 10,853.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806.10, 25,957.08 and 10,853.10 is: 14,979.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.10 : 25,957.08 = 10,853.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.10/25,957.08 = 10,853.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.10x = 25,957.08 × 10,853.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.10x = 281,714,784.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,714,784.95/18,806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,979.97

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