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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,830.54, 25,978.36 and 10,867.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,830.54, 25,978.36 and 10,867.12 is: 14,992.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,830.54 : 25,978.36 = 10,867.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,830.54/25,978.36 = 10,867.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,830.54x = 25,978.36 × 10,867.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,830.54x = 282,309,955.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,309,955.52/18,830.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,992.13

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