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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.34, 25,978.99 and 10,441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.34, 25,978.99 and 10,441.84 is: 14,409.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.34 : 25,978.99 = 10,441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.34/25,978.99 = 10,441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.34x = 25,978.99 × 10,441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.34x = 271,268,456.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,268,456.94/18,825.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,409.75

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