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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,829.49, 25,986.99 and 10,871.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,829.49, 25,986.99 and 10,871.70 is: 15,004.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,829.49 : 25,986.99 = 10,871.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,829.49/25,986.99 = 10,871.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,829.49x = 25,986.99 × 10,871.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,829.49x = 282,522,702.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,522,702.50/18,829.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,004.27

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