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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,812.61, 25,962.21 and 10,854.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,812.61, 25,962.21 and 10,854.81 is: 14,980.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,812.61 : 25,962.21 = 10,854.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,812.61/25,962.21 = 10,854.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,812.61x = 25,962.21 × 10,854.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,812.61x = 281,814,856.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,814,856.73/18,812.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,980.10

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