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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,807.94, 25,954.96 and 10,424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,807.94, 25,954.96 and 10,424.44 is: 14,385.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,807.94 : 25,954.96 = 10,424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,807.94/25,954.96 = 10,424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,807.94x = 25,954.96 × 10,424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,807.94x = 270,565,832.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,565,832.27/18,807.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,385.73

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