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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,807.44, 25,953.63 and 10,849.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,807.44, 25,953.63 and 10,849.46 is: 14,971.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,807.44 : 25,953.63 = 10,849.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,807.44/25,953.63 = 10,849.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,807.44x = 25,953.63 × 10,849.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,807.44x = 281,582,870.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,582,870.54/18,807.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,971.89

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