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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.51, 25,989.12 and 10,334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.51, 25,989.12 and 10,334.50 is: 14,261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.51 : 25,989.12 = 10,334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.51/25,989.12 = 10,334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.51x = 25,989.12 × 10,334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.51x = 268,584,560.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,584,560.64/18,832.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.75

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