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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.38, 25,989.17 and 10,334.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.38, 25,989.17 and 10,334.87 is: 14,262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.38 : 25,989.17 = 10,334.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.38/25,989.17 = 10,334.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.38x = 25,989.17 × 10,334.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.38x = 268,594,693.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,594,693.36/18,832.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,262.39

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