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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.50, 25,989.66 and 10,449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.50, 25,989.66 and 10,449 is: 14,420.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.50 : 25,989.66 = 10,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.50/25,989.66 = 10,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.50x = 25,989.66 × 10,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.50x = 271,565,957.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,565,957.34/18,832.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,420.07

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