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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,826.07, 25,979.33 and 10,868.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,826.07, 25,979.33 and 10,868.09 is: 14,997.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,826.07 : 25,979.33 = 10,868.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,826.07/25,979.33 = 10,868.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,826.07x = 25,979.33 × 10,868.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,826.07x = 282,345,593.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,345,593.85/18,826.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,997.59

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