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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.03, 25,988.13 and 10,334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.03, 25,988.13 and 10,334.30 is: 14,261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.03 : 25,988.13 = 10,334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.03/25,988.13 = 10,334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.03x = 25,988.13 × 10,334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.03x = 268,569,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,569,001.92/18,832.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.29

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