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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,833.54, 25,989.40 and 10,335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,833.54, 25,989.40 and 10,335.46 is: 14,262.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,833.54 : 25,989.40 = 10,335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,833.54/25,989.40 = 10,335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,833.54x = 25,989.40 × 10,335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,833.54x = 268,612,404.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,612,404.12/18,833.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,262.45

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