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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806.58, 25,954.02 and 10,423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806.58, 25,954.02 and 10,423.08 is: 14,384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.58 : 25,954.02 = 10,423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.58/25,954.02 = 10,423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.58x = 25,954.02 × 10,423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.58x = 270,520,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,520,826.78/18,806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,384.37

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