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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.50, 25,988.83 and 10,334.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.50, 25,988.83 and 10,334.67 is: 14,261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.50 : 25,988.83 = 10,334.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.50/25,988.83 = 10,334.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.50x = 25,988.83 × 10,334.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.50x = 268,585,981.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,585,981.74/18,832.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.83

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