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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.66, 25,988.19 and 10,334.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.66, 25,988.19 and 10,334.59 is: 14,261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.66 : 25,988.19 = 10,334.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.66/25,988.19 = 10,334.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.66x = 25,988.19 × 10,334.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.66x = 268,577,288.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,577,288.49/18,832.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.25

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