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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806.71, 25,953.10 and 10,309.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806.71, 25,953.10 and 10,309.31 is: 14,226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.71 : 25,953.10 = 10,309.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.71/25,953.10 = 10,309.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.71x = 25,953.10 × 10,309.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.71x = 267,558,553.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,558,553.36/18,806.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,226.76

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