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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,819.91, 25,972.64 and 10,436.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,819.91, 25,972.64 and 10,436.41 is: 14,402.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,819.91 : 25,972.64 = 10,436.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,819.91/25,972.64 = 10,436.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,819.91x = 25,972.64 × 10,436.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,819.91x = 271,061,119.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,061,119.82/18,819.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,402.89

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