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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.99, 25,991.83 and 10,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.99, 25,991.83 and 10,875.20 is: 15,009.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.99 : 25,991.83 = 10,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.99/25,991.83 = 10,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.99x = 25,991.83 × 10,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.99x = 282,666,349.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,666,349.62/18,832.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,009.11

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