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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.70, 25,989.46 and 10,875.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.70, 25,989.46 and 10,875.26 is: 15,008.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.70 : 25,989.46 = 10,875.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.70/25,989.46 = 10,875.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.70x = 25,989.46 × 10,875.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.70x = 282,642,172.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,642,172.55/18,832.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,008.05

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