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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,838.54, 25,997.21 and 10,340.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,838.54, 25,997.21 and 10,340.71 is: 14,270.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,838.54 : 25,997.21 = 10,340.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,838.54/25,997.21 = 10,340.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,838.54x = 25,997.21 × 10,340.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,838.54x = 268,829,609.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,829,609.42/18,838.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,270.19

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