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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806.66, 25,955.94 and 10,847.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806.66, 25,955.94 and 10,847.32 is: 14,970.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.66 : 25,955.94 = 10,847.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.66/25,955.94 = 10,847.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.66x = 25,955.94 × 10,847.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.66x = 281,552,387.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,552,387.08/18,806.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,970.89

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