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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.26, 25,988.29 and 10,874.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.26, 25,988.29 and 10,874.31 is: 15,006.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.26 : 25,988.29 = 10,874.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.26/25,988.29 = 10,874.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.26x = 25,988.29 × 10,874.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.26x = 282,604,694.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,604,694.64/18,832.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,006.41

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