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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806.27, 25,958.37 and 10,853.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806.27, 25,958.37 and 10,853.69 is: 14,981.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.27 : 25,958.37 = 10,853.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.27/25,958.37 = 10,853.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.27x = 25,958.37 × 10,853.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.27x = 281,744,100.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,744,100.89/18,806.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,981.39

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