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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,826.25, 25,979.31 and 10,871.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,826.25, 25,979.31 and 10,871.04 is: 15,001.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,826.25 : 25,979.31 = 10,871.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,826.25/25,979.31 = 10,871.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,826.25x = 25,979.31 × 10,871.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,826.25x = 282,421,965.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,421,965.83/18,826.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,001.50

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