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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,819.54, 25,969.44 and 10,321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,819.54, 25,969.44 and 10,321.50 is: 14,242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,819.54 : 25,969.44 = 10,321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,819.54/25,969.44 = 10,321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,819.54x = 25,969.44 × 10,321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,819.54x = 268,043,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,043,574.96/18,819.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,242.83

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