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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,834.45, 25,991.80 and 10,336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,834.45, 25,991.80 and 10,336.44 is: 14,264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,834.45 : 25,991.80 = 10,336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,834.45/25,991.80 = 10,336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,834.45x = 25,991.80 × 10,336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,834.45x = 268,662,655.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,662,655.35/18,834.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,264.43

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