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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,838.62, 25,997.59 and 10,882.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,838.62, 25,997.59 and 10,882.46 is: 15,017.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,838.62 : 25,997.59 = 10,882.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,838.62/25,997.59 = 10,882.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,838.62x = 25,997.59 × 10,882.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,838.62x = 282,917,733.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,917,733.27/18,838.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,017.96

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