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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806.13, 25,954.28 and 10,422.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806.13, 25,954.28 and 10,422.63 is: 14,384.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.13 : 25,954.28 = 10,422.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.13/25,954.28 = 10,422.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.13x = 25,954.28 × 10,422.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.13x = 270,511,857.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,511,857.36/18,806.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,384.24

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