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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.95, 25,989.73 and 10,334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.95, 25,989.73 and 10,334.94 is: 14,262.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.95 : 25,989.73 = 10,334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.95/25,989.73 = 10,334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.95x = 25,989.73 × 10,334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.95x = 268,602,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,602,176.87/18,832.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,262.35

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