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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,833.70, 25,990.76 and 10,335.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,833.70, 25,990.76 and 10,335.69 is: 14,263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,833.70 : 25,990.76 = 10,335.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,833.70/25,990.76 = 10,335.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,833.70x = 25,990.76 × 10,335.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,833.70x = 268,632,464.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,632,464.06/18,833.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,263.39

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