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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,833.51, 25,990.50 and 10,335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,833.51, 25,990.50 and 10,335.50 is: 14,263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,833.51 : 25,990.50 = 10,335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,833.51/25,990.50 = 10,335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,833.51x = 25,990.50 × 10,335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,833.51x = 268,624,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,624,682.80/18,833.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,263.13

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