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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,826.68, 25,977.42 and 10,869.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,826.68, 25,977.42 and 10,869.24 is: 14,997.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,826.68 : 25,977.42 = 10,869.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,826.68/25,977.42 = 10,869.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,826.68x = 25,977.42 × 10,869.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,826.68x = 282,354,812.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,354,812.56/18,826.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,997.59

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