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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,841.98, 25,998.90 and 10,882.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,841.98, 25,998.90 and 10,882.74 is: 15,016.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,841.98 : 25,998.90 = 10,882.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,841.98/25,998.90 = 10,882.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,841.98x = 25,998.90 × 10,882.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,841.98x = 282,939,268.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,939,268.99/18,841.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,016.43

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