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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,812.03, 25,959.06 and 10,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,812.03, 25,959.06 and 10,314 is: 14,232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,812.03 : 25,959.06 = 10,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,812.03/25,959.06 = 10,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,812.03x = 25,959.06 × 10,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,812.03x = 267,741,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,741,744.84/18,812.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,232.48

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