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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,835.68, 25,995.54 and 10,877.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,835.68, 25,995.54 and 10,877.90 is: 15,012.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,835.68 : 25,995.54 = 10,877.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,835.68/25,995.54 = 10,877.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,835.68x = 25,995.54 × 10,877.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,835.68x = 282,776,754.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,776,754.59/18,835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,012.82

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