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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,838.50, 25,994.10 and 10,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,838.50, 25,994.10 and 10,879.20 is: 15,011.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,838.50 : 25,994.10 = 10,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,838.50/25,994.10 = 10,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,838.50x = 25,994.10 × 10,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,838.50x = 282,795,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,795,012.72/18,838.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,011.55

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