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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,842.08, 25,999.14 and 10,774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,842.08, 25,999.14 and 10,774.30 is: 14,866.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,842.08 : 25,999.14 = 10,774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,842.08/25,999.14 = 10,774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,842.08x = 25,999.14 × 10,774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,842.08x = 280,122,534.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,122,534.10/18,842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,866.86

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