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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806.94, 25,952.94 and 10,848.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806.94, 25,952.94 and 10,848.96 is: 14,971.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.94 : 25,952.94 = 10,848.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.94/25,952.94 = 10,848.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.94x = 25,952.94 × 10,848.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.94x = 281,562,407.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,562,407.94/18,806.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,971.20

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