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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,833.89, 25,990.53 and 10,875.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,833.89, 25,990.53 and 10,875.94 is: 15,008.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,833.89 : 25,990.53 = 10,875.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,833.89/25,990.53 = 10,875.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,833.89x = 25,990.53 × 10,875.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,833.89x = 282,671,444.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,671,444.85/18,833.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,008.66

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