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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,831.77, 25,988.10 and 10,333.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,831.77, 25,988.10 and 10,333.74 is: 14,260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,831.77 : 25,988.10 = 10,333.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,831.77/25,988.10 = 10,333.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,831.77x = 25,988.10 × 10,333.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,831.77x = 268,554,268.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,554,268.49/18,831.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,260.71

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