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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,807.69, 25,954.61 and 10,424.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,807.69, 25,954.61 and 10,424.19 is: 14,385.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,807.69 : 25,954.61 = 10,424.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,807.69/25,954.61 = 10,424.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,807.69x = 25,954.61 × 10,424.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,807.69x = 270,555,786.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,555,786.02/18,807.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,385.38

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