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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,836.08, 25,992.72 and 10,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,836.08, 25,992.72 and 10,452 is: 14,423.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,836.08 : 25,992.72 = 10,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,836.08/25,992.72 = 10,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,836.08x = 25,992.72 × 10,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,836.08x = 271,675,909.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,675,909.44/18,836.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,423.17

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