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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.54, 25,988.02 and 10,334.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.54, 25,988.02 and 10,334.46 is: 14,261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.54 : 25,988.02 = 10,334.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.54/25,988.02 = 10,334.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.54x = 25,988.02 × 10,334.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.54x = 268,572,153.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,572,153.17/18,832.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.07

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