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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,834.17, 25,993.46 and 10,876.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,834.17, 25,993.46 and 10,876.39 is: 15,010.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,834.17 : 25,993.46 = 10,876.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,834.17/25,993.46 = 10,876.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,834.17x = 25,993.46 × 10,876.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,834.17x = 282,714,970.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,714,970.62/18,834.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,010.75

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