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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,827.16, 25,979.58 and 10,871.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,827.16, 25,979.58 and 10,871.92 is: 15,002.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,827.16 : 25,979.58 = 10,871.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,827.16/25,979.58 = 10,871.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,827.16x = 25,979.58 × 10,871.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,827.16x = 282,447,915.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,447,915.39/18,827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,002.15

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