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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,823.58, 25,976.36 and 10,325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,823.58, 25,976.36 and 10,325.52 is: 14,249.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,823.58 : 25,976.36 = 10,325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,823.58/25,976.36 = 10,325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,823.58x = 25,976.36 × 10,325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,823.58x = 268,219,373.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,219,373.08/18,823.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,249.12

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