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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.53, 25,988.82 and 10,334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.53, 25,988.82 and 10,334.80 is: 14,261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.53 : 25,988.82 = 10,334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.53/25,988.82 = 10,334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.53x = 25,988.82 × 10,334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.53x = 268,589,126.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,589,126.99/18,832.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.98

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