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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,827.44, 25,981.97 and 10,330.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,827.44, 25,981.97 and 10,330.37 is: 14,255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,827.44 : 25,981.97 = 10,330.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,827.44/25,981.97 = 10,330.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,827.44x = 25,981.97 × 10,330.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,827.44x = 268,403,279.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,403,279.30/18,827.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,255.96

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