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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,808.92, 25,959 and 10,853.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,808.92, 25,959 and 10,853.88 is: 14,979.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,808.92 : 25,959 = 10,853.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,808.92/25,959 = 10,853.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,808.92x = 25,959 × 10,853.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,808.92x = 281,755,870.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,755,870.92/18,808.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,979.91

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