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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.63, 25,989.73 and 10,335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.63, 25,989.73 and 10,335.02 is: 14,262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.63 : 25,989.73 = 10,335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.63/25,989.73 = 10,335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.63x = 25,989.73 × 10,335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.63x = 268,604,283.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,604,283.53/18,832.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,262.70

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