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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,808.91, 25,955.33 and 10,850.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,808.91, 25,955.33 and 10,850.66 is: 14,973.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,808.91 : 25,955.33 = 10,850.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,808.91/25,955.33 = 10,850.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,808.91x = 25,955.33 × 10,850.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,808.91x = 281,632,276.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,632,276.99/18,808.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,973.35

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