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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,835.52, 25,993.96 and 10,337.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,835.52, 25,993.96 and 10,337.57 is: 14,266.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,835.52 : 25,993.96 = 10,337.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,835.52/25,993.96 = 10,337.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,835.52x = 25,993.96 × 10,337.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,835.52x = 268,714,199.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,714,199.42/18,835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,266.36

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