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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.04, 25,978.68 and 10,441.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.04, 25,978.68 and 10,441.68 is: 14,409.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.04 : 25,978.68 = 10,441.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.04/25,978.68 = 10,441.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.04x = 25,978.68 × 10,441.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.04x = 271,261,063.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,261,063.38/18,825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,409.59

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